Aureus - Maximian IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia
294 year| Gold | 5.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
Unabridged legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To the guardian Hercules
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Maximian (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (294) coin is that it features the image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Maximian on the other. This coin was minted during Maximian's reign as co-emperor with Diocletian, and it highlights the importance of Jupiter as a deity in Roman culture and religion. The coin's design also showcases the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of Roman coinage during this period.
