Antoninianus - Diocletianus MARTI PACIF, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-289
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#172C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.172
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius Diocletian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI PACIF -/-//XXI∈
(Translation: Marti Pacifero. To Mars, the peacemaker.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-289)  - `XXI∈` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5164871380
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