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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Diocletianus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Gold | 4.6 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-294 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306144 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on chair, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.53–4.57 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic reforms aimed at addressing inflation and stabilizing the empire's economy. The Aureus - Diocletianus coin was one of the new coinage introduced during this period, and it was designed to replace the older Antoninianus coin. The coin's design features the image of Roma, the personification of Rome, on the obverse, and the emperor Diocletian on the reverse. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and prestigious currency during its time.
