Diocletian AE Antoninianus Emperor Receiving Victory Tripolis 284 AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin

Emperor: Diocletian
Denomination: AE Antoninianus
Mint: Tripolis
Date: 284 AD
Reference: RIC V 328
Size: 21 mm
Weight: 3.86 g

Obverse:
Radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian right
Legend originally: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Expanded: Imperator Caesar Caius Valerius Diocletianus Augustus
Translation: Emperor Caesar Gaius Valerius Diocletian Augustus

Reverse:
Legend: None beyond mint series marks
Type: Diocletian standing right holding a scepter receiving Victory on a globe from Jupiter who stands left holding a scepter
Mintmarks: TR in exergue and XXI indicating Tripolis mint with the typical value mark formula

Description:
Struck in AD 284 at the very beginning of Diocletian’s reign this antoninianus displays a classic accession type. Jupiter the chief Roman god presents Victory to the new emperor symbolizing divine approval and legitimate authority. Tripolis produced a short but distinctive series of antoniniani at this time often with good silvering. The surviving tone on this piece highlights the original surface treatment common to the final issues of the antoninianus denomination before Diocletian reformed the coinage.

Condition:
Good very fine with remaining silvering and typical surface roughness. Guaranteed authentic.