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Diocletian; AE Antoninianus
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Description
Diocletian (284 – 305 AD). AE Antoninianus, Rome mint 285 AD. IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / ORIENS AVG; Sol standing front, head to left, raising his right hand in salute and holding globe in his left; XXIζ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,64 |
| Grade: | gF/F |
| Attribution: | Cohen 351 corr. (bust type). RIC 174 corr. (bust type). Venèra 7188-210 |
| Commentary: | rare; brown patina, some roughness, irregular flan |
Historical Context
Diocletian's original name was Diocles - after Dioclea, the birthplace of his mother.
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