Aureus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AETERNA; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AETERNA
Translation:
Victoria Aeterna.
Eternal victory.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (VICTORIA AETERNA; Victory) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary stabilization in the Roman Empire. Diocletian, who ruled from 284 to 305 AD, introduced a new system of taxation and coinage to combat inflation and restore the empire's economic stability. The Aureus, which was made of gold, was one of the coins introduced during this period, and it became the standard unit of currency for the empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, symbolized the empire's strength and prosperity.
