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Object Type
Museum number: 1860,0329.29
Denomination: aureus
Description: Gold coin. (whole); Head of Diocletian, laureate, right. (obverse); Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. (reverse)
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Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 294-305
Production place: Minted in: Nicomedia
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 5.330 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity; allegory/personification
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Diocletian; Representation of: Zeus/Jupiter
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1860
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1860,0329.29

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