As - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules. Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year291-295
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs (1⁄32)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#201E, OCRE#ric.5.dio.201
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, laureate, 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
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
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MintageND (291-295)  - -
Catalog ID8197257590
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