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
Weight4.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#94C, OCRE#ric.5.dio.94
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Caius Valerius Diocletianus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Gaius Valerius 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).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (288)  - `A` in left field; `SML` in exergue; -
Catalog ID4063519020
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