Antoninianus - Diocletianus ROMAE AETERN, Roma

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#241A, OCRE#ric.5.dio.241
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 descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left by shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETERN -/-//VIXXIT
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-294)  - `VIXXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5006543950
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