Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year291-295
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#184F, OCRE#ric.5.dio.184
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Diocletian emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing front, head left, holding club in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG -/-//XXIA
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (291-295)  - XXcrescentIZ in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXI∈ in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXIA in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXIB in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXIZ in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXIΓ in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXIΔ in exergue; -
ND (291-295)  - XXIς in exergue; -
Catalog ID3740143940
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