Antoninianus - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG, Jupiter

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year288
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#95C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.95
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C DIOCLETIANVS P AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Diocletianus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Diocletian, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand, facing Hercules, standing left, holding club in right hand and lion`s skin.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG A//SML
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
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Mint
MintageND (288)  - `A` in left field; `SML` in exergue; -
Catalog ID1680347300
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