Coin

About this object

History of use

Coin in use during Roman Empire; 'Aurelianianus' (denomination); Emperor Diocletianus

Physical description

'Aurelianianus' coin of Diocletian. Obverse: draped, cuirassed bust of Diocletian, right facing, radiate. Reverse: Jupiter standing right, facing left, receiving globe and Victory from Heracles standing left facing right.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Silver alloy metal

Subjects

Heracles Deities

Date Made

285

Date Acquired

Jun 1957

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

The Sid Leary Memorial Collection

Measurements

Overall: .1 x 2 cm

Object Number

2189/167