Antoninianus - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter, Siscia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-286
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#268F, OCRE#ric.5.dio.268
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius Diocletian, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle holding wreath in its beak.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI -/B//XXI
(Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-286)  - B in right field; XXI in exergue; -
ND (285-286)  - XXIB in exergue; -
Catalog ID3178989690
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