Aureus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year284-294
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#305D, OCRE#ric.5.dio.305
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius Diocletian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes at foot, shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
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MintageND (284-294)  - -
Catalog ID5009095400
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