Quinarius - Diocletianus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year290-295
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius (1/4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#198B, OCRE#ric.5.dio.198
Obverse descriptionBust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Diocletianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Diocletian emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club in right hand and lion`s skin and bow in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
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Mint
MintageND (290-295)  - -
Catalog ID5385759440
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