Ruler: Diocletian (AD 284–305)

Denomination: AE Antoninianus (pre-reform, billon)

Date: AD 284–295 (pre-reform issue)

Mint: Antioch (or eastern mint using XXI standard) – Γ = 3rd officina

Obverse: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG – radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM – Diocletian standing right receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left; Γ in lower centre, XXI in exergue

Weight: 4.9 g (measured – heavy for type, well within pre-reform range)

Diameter: 20 mm (measured)

Metal: billon bronze with traces of silvering

Reference: RIC V.2 Diocletian – cf. Antioch/Cyzicus CONCORDIA MILITVM issues with XXI; see similar "Γ between, XXI" varieties

Notes: excellent metal for the type

Diocletian (AD 284–305)

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