Aureus - Diocletianus COS III

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year287-289
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#129, OCRE#ric.5.dio.129
Obverse descriptionHead of Diocletian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIOCLETIANVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Diocletianus Augustus. Emperor (Augustus) Diocletian.)
Reverse descriptionDiocletian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS III
(Translation: Consul Tertium. Consul for the third time.)
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Mint
MintageND (287-289)  - -
Catalog ID9738075300
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