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Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian

290-291
Bronze

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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. The back (reverse) depicts the god Jupiter standing slightly left and holding a globe.

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