Quinarius - Diocletianus IOVI CONSERVAT, Jupiter, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year285-295
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius (1/4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#191E, OCRE#ric.5.dio.191
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Diocletian emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, eagle.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVAT
(Translation: Iovi Conservatori. To Jupiter the Protector.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (285-295)  - -
Catalog ID9346744300
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