Description: Diocletian (284 - 305 AD). AE Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 285 AD. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P P AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right, aegis over the far shoulder / IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter, emperor standing left at his feet; QXXIT in ex.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 4,5 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VII 220

Commentary: attractive chocolate brown patina

History: In 285 AD alone Diocletian fought his rival emperor Carinus and battled agains Quadi, Marcomanni and Sarmatians.

Article Number: 004-09-04-44953