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aureus: References & Edit History

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coinage by Diocletian
- In Byzantine Empire: The reforms of Diocletian and Constantine
debasement
- In money: Metallic money
role of Augustus
- In coin: Early imperial mint policy

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998