© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Diocletianus XX DIOCLETIAN I AVG SMN; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.32 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 303-304 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription, in five lines, within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX
DIOCL
ETIAN
I AVG
SMN
Unabridged legend:
XX
DIOCLETIANI AVGVSTVS
SMN
Translation:
20
Diocletianus emperor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Diocletianus (XX DIOCLETIAN I AVG SMN; Nicomedia) (303-304) 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 number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and military. These reforms included the introduction of a new system of taxation, the creation of a centralized bureaucracy, and the establishment of a standing army. The coin itself is made of gold and weighs 5.32 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item.
