About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Diocletian, laureate and facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a laurel wreath and inscription. X C V I on the back refers to the reformed silver coinage after 295 CE. The inscription is for the number "96," meaning 96 silver coins to the pound was Diocletian’s reformed currency. However, it was often struck well under that weight.
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- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Culture
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Argenteus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian
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Origin
- Roman Empire
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Date
- 300 CE
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Medium
- Silver
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: DIOCLETIANVS AVG Reverse: X C V I
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Dimensions
- Diam. 1.7 cm; 3.58 g
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Credit Line
- Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
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Reference Number
- 1922.4901
Extended information about this artwork
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