Antoninianus - Diocletian struck under Carausius, 'C' Mint, Virtus

€2.00
IssuerBritannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year292-293
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (3⁄50)
CurrencyAntoninianus (286-296)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.16 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionEmperor Diocletian, radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C DIOCLETIANVS P AVG
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Diocletian, Pious Augustus)
Reverse descriptionVirtus holding spear, facing right with lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTV S AVGGG S/P/C
(Translation: Virtus (3 Gs to represent 3 emperors))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (292-293)  - -
Catalog ID7494358670
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