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AR18 - Diocletian L Β

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305)
Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 293-294
Composition Billon
Weight 6.92 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
546212
References RPC Online X# 76742
British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 10. From Valerian to Diocletian (AD 253–297). British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press.

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of Galerius, right, seen from front

Lettering: ΓΑΛ ΜΑΞΙΜΙΑΝΟϹ Κ

Unabridged legend: Γαλέριος Μαξιμιανὸς Καῖσαρ

Translation: Galerius Maximianus Caesar

Reverse

Sarapis, draped bust wearing kalathos, right

Lettering: L Β

Unabridged legend: ἔτους βʹ

Translation: of year 2

Mint

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

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of AR18 - Diocletian (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR18 - Diocletian (L Β)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.62054
18.5 mm7.48 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR18 - Diocletian (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR18 - Diocletian (L Β)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1935.117.795
17.5 mm6.68 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of AR18 - Diocletian (L Β) Picture 2 of the example of AR18 - Diocletian (L Β)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1973.56.1184
6.69 g 12h (see more)
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