Antoninianus - Diocletianus MARS VICTOR or MARS NICTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#239A, OCRE#ric.5.dio.239
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius Diocletian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking left, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR or MARS NICTOR -/-//VIXXIT
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-294)  - `VIXXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID4823997450
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