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Nummus - Diocletianus SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN; Rome
303 year| Bronze | 9.75 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Draped mint, standing frontally, looking left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN
Comment
In the "Drawings" section, the letter U symbolizes a crescent. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Diocletianus (SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN; Rome) (303) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who introduced a series of economic and military reforms in an attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire, which was facing numerous challenges at the time, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, featuring the abbreviated titles of the emperor and the city of Rome, reflects the centralization of power and the emphasis on unity and strength that were key aspects of Diocletian's reforms.
