Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVG, Sol

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-294
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#244A, OCRE#ric.5.dio.244
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 descriptionSoldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG -/-//QXXIT
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-294)  - `QXXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID7342885540
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