Quinarius Aureus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Jupiter
| 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 | Gold Quinarius (25⁄4) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Diocletianus (IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Jupiter) coin is that it was part of a currency reform implemented by Emperor Diocletian in 285 AD, which introduced a new system of denominations based on the gold solidus, and replaced the previous system of mostly bronze coins with gold and silver coins. This reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and restore confidence in the currency after a period of inflation and economic instability.
