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A work made of silver.

Coin Portraying Emperor Diocletian

290-295 (?)

Roman

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Diocletian, radiate and facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the god Jupiter.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium