Diocletian; silvered Antoninianus, Cyzicus; emperor with Jupiter

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Description

Diocletian (284 – 305 AD). Silvered Antoninianus, Cyzicus 284-294 AD. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind / CONCORDIA MILITVM; emperor stands right, holding parazonium or short scepter, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left holding long scepter, B in center, XXI in ex.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE22
Weight [g]: 4,22
Grade: gVF/VF
Attribution: RIC VI 306
Commentary: nearly all silvering intact, choice details

Historical Context

The great persecution of Christians in the early years of 4th century lead to the first great schism within the Christian church und emerging of Donatism - a rigorist brach, refusing the opportunist subserviant behavior of many Christians during the persecution.

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