Antoninianus - Diocletianus SALVS AVGG, Salus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year291
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#89, OCRE#ric.5.dio.89
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding globe in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Diocletian emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSalus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS AVGG C/-//-
(Translation: Salus Duorum Augustorum. Health of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (291)  - `C` in left field; -
Catalog ID7541926170
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