Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian
about 285
Billon
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Diocletian, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), a soldier stands facing to the left, holding a spear in his left hand and resting his right arm on a shield.
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