Enchanting Diocletian
Diocletian. As Senior Augustus (305-311/2 AD). AE Follis. Treveri mint. Struck AD 310. Obv. D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG. Laureate bust right in imperial mantle, holding mappa and branch. Rev. PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVG. Providentia standing right, extending hand to Quies standing left, holding sceptre and branch; between them, KS; S-F in fields; PTR in exergue. RIC VI 677. 10.00 g. 28.50 mm. R. An outstanding example of superb style, sharply struck on a broad medallic flan. Lovely chocolate brown patina. EF.