Nummus - Diocletian post-abdication, Londinium

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year305-307
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#77a
Obverse descriptionLaureate bust of Diocletian right, wearing imperial mantle (robes), holding olive branch and mappa (napkin, representing the emperor`s wealth and influence)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG
(Translation: To our lord Diocletian, most happy senior emperor.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia (personification of the ability to foresee and make provision) standing facing, head right, receiving olive branch (signifying peace) from Quies (the personification of tranquillity) standing facing, head left, holding branch and sceptre. No fieldmarks or mintmark (London).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG
(Translation: The restful peace of the (two) emperors (represented by two Gs) by the providence of the gods.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (305-307)  - -
Catalog ID6460890190
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