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Argenteus - Diocletian PROVIDENTIAE AVGG

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Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305)
Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 298
Value Denarius (½)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.03 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
514534
References RSC# 427b var.
B.A. Seaby (publisher). Roman Silver Coins. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes).

Obverse

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right facing, with lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIOCLE TIANVS HC

Reverse

Four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before camp gate with four turrets

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

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