Aureus - Diocletian DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Treveri

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year297
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (10)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionGold
Weight4.91 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#36a , OCRE#ric.6.tri.36a , Beaurains#231
Obverse descriptionHead of Diocletian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Diocletian, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, nude, standing front, head left, in arched distyle temple, leaning on spear with right hand and holding shield on left arm. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOMES AVGG
(Translation: Companion of the two emperors.)
Edge
MintTR
Augusta Treverorum / Treveri,modern-day Trier, Germany
MintageND (297)  - -
Catalog ID1468187130
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