DIOCLETIAN ANTONINIANUS, 285 C.E.
RIC 324, Very Fine+, 21.4mm, 4.22 grams, Antioch mint
Obverse: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG around radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right
Reverse: Emperor standing to right, holding scepter and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left A between, XXI in exergue, IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG around
A nice coin of Emperor Diocletian with lovely original sand patina!
(This is the Diclitanus mentioned in the Midrash)
