Quinarius - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVG, 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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#197, OCRE#ric.5.dio.197
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Diocletian emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
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MintageND (285-295)  - -
Catalog ID2406087250
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