Antoninianus - Diocletianus PROVIDENT AVG, Providentia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.1 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#240F, OCRE#ric.5.dio.240
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, 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 descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear or sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENT AVG -/-//VXXIT
(Translation: Providentia Augusti. Foresight of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-294)  - `VXXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID4528171840
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