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Object Type
Museum number: 1896,0608.83
Denomination: aureus
Description: Gold coin. (whole); Head of Diocletian, laureate, left. (obverse); Diocletian and Maximian, draped, seated left on curule chairs, each holding globe on extended right hand and parazonium by side in left: above, centre, Victory, with wings spread, draped, facing front. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 284-305
Production place: Minted in: Antiochia ad Orontem
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 5.500 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; Portrait of: Maximian; Representation of: Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1896
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1896,0608.83

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