Coin

About this object

History of use

Coin in use during Roman Empire; 'Radiatus' (denomination); Emperor Diocletianus. Possibly minted in Cyzicus (present day Belkis)?

Physical description

Coin of Diocletian. Obverse: cuirassed bust of Diocletian facing right, draped. Reverse: Diocletian standing right receiving Victory on a globe from Jupiter, standing left.

 

Categories

Currencies Metalwork

Materials

Copper alloy metal

Date Made

C. 295-c. 299

Date Acquired

Jun 1957

How Acquired

Donated

Credit Line

The Sid Leary Memorial Collection

Measurements

Overall: .1 cm x 2.0 cm

Object Number

2189/320