Aureus - Diocletianus XX DIOCLETIAN I AVG SMN, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year303-304
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (10)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionGold
Weight5.32 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#13, OCRE#ric.6.nic.13
Obverse descriptionHead of Diocletian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIOCLETIA-NVS AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Diocletianus emperor)
Reverse descriptionInscription, in five lines, within wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringXX DIOCL ETIAN I AVG SMN
(Translation: 20 Diocletianus emperor)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (303-304)  - SMN -
Catalog ID5019935490
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