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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |The Tetrarchy| ▸ |Diocletian||View Options:   | | | Caius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus was a man of humble birth who rose through the Roman military ranks on pure talent. Becoming emperor after the assassination of Carinus, Diocletian introduced many reforms that prolonged the life of the Empire, which was on the verge of total collapse before his reign. These reforms, however, eliminated most personal freedoms and turned much of the population into hereditary serfs. Diocletian was the first Roman emperor to voluntarily abdicate. He lived out his retirement in his palace on the Dalmatian coast, tending his vegetable gardens. His palace went on to become the core of the modern day city of Split. |
In 301 A.D., Diocletian issued his Edict on Maximum Prices in an attempt to curb inflation.RB17186. Billon follis (large), RIC VI 113a, Bastien XI 338, gVF, weight 10.983 g, maximum diameter 26.9 mm, die axis 0o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 301 - 303 A.D.; obverse IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust left; reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (to the guardian spirit of the Roman People), Genius, naked but for chlamys, kalathos on head, standing left, pouring libations from patera over altar, cornucopia in left hand, B right, PLC in exergue; SOLD
In 291, Diocletian signed peace treaties with the kingdoms of Aksum and Nubia.SH58686. Billon antoninianus, Bastien 367 (2 examples cited); Cohen VI 368; RIC V, Part 2, 67; SRCV IV 12687, aEF, pitting, weight 3.269 g, maximum diameter 21.5 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Lugdunum mint, emission 7, spring 290 - 291 A.D.; obverse IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust left, spear over shoulder in right, shield in left; reverse PAX AVGG (the peace of the two emperors), Pax standing left, Victory on globe in right hand, transverse long scepter in left; a scarcer bust type for Diocletian; scarce; SOLD
Juno was the chief female divinity in the Roman pantheon. She was the wife of Jupiter and a member of the Capitoline Triad. She had many different aspects, such as Juno Regina, Juno Sospita, and Juno Lucina, but here she is depicted as Juno Moneta, holding the scales symbolic of equity and a cornucopia indicating plenty. This surname was given to Juno because she counseled the Romans to undertake only just wars in which case she promised that they would never be in want of money. The first mint in Rome was within the temple of Juno Moneta. In 301 A.D., Diocletian issued his Edict on Maximum Prices in an attempt to curb inflation.RB90679. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Ticinum 43a (variety with smaller head and divided reverse legend), Cohen VI 101, SRCV IV 12772, Choice EF, excellent portrait, centering, strike and surfaces, weight 11.063 g, maximum diameter 27.6 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, c. 300 - 303 A.D.; obverse IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse SAC MON VRB AVGG - ET CAESS NN, Moneta standing slightly left, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, ST• in exergue; SOLD
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors Emperor Diocletian after his abdication in 305 A.D. The obverse dedicates the coin, to our lord Diocletian the happy senior emperor. The reverse translates, By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors.RT84429. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Ticinum 56a; Cohen VI 422; SRCV IV 3543 var. (obverse inscription); Hunter V 30 (2nd officina), Choice VF, interesting obverse legend error, nice portrait, well centered, small deposits, light corrosion, weight 11.161 g, maximum diameter 28.7 mm, die axis 180o, 3rd officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, c. 305 - 307 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left hand; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia on left standing right, extending right hand to Quies, who is standing left with branch in right and leaning on scepter in left, pellet right, T T exergue; scarce; SOLD
The first of Herakles' twelve labors, set by his cousin King Eurystheus, was to slay the Nemean lion and bring back its skin. It could not be killed with mortal weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack. Its claws were sharper than swords and could cut through any armor. Herakles stunned the beast with his club and, using his immense strength, strangled it to death. During the fight, the lion bit off one of his fingers. After slaying the lion, he tried to skin it with a knife but failed. Wise Athena, noticing the hero's plight, told him to use one of the lion's own claws to skin the pelt.RA95395. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 104, SRCV IV 12728, Cohen VI 524, Hunter IV - (p. clxxvii), VF, full borders, slight porosity, weight 3.776 g, maximum diameter 23.5 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 287 - 289 A.D.; obverse IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse VIRTVTI AVGG, Hercules squatting slightly right, strangling the Nemean lion, club at his feet on far side to left; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD
Juno was the chief female divinity in the Roman pantheon. She was the wife of Jupiter and a member of the Capitoline Triad. She had many different aspects, such as Juno Regina, Juno Sospita, and Juno Lucina, but here she is depicted as Juno Moneta, holding the scales symbolic of equity and a cornucopia indicating plenty. This surname was given to Juno because she counseled the Romans to undertake only just wars in which case she promised that they would never be in want of money. The first mint in Rome was within the temple of Juno Moneta.RB04173. Billon follis (large), Hunter V 28 (also 2nd officina), RIC VI Ticinum 47a, Cohen VI 101, SRCV IV 12772, superb EF, chocolate patina, superb!, weight 11.060 g, maximum diameter 27.0 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, 304 - 305 A.D.; obverse IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR (the sacred money of our two emperors and two princes), Moneta standing slightly left, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, star right, ST in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
In 303, Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius issued a series of edicts rescinding the legal rights of Christians and demanding that they comply with traditional religious practices. About 3,000 Christians died in the persecutions, many more were imprisoned and tortured, but most Christians avoided punishment.RB04174. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Roma 105a, EF, weight 9.51 g, maximum diameter 27.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 302 - 303 A.D.; obverse IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN, Aequitas standing slightly left, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, * right, RP in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
When Diocletian split Pannonia into four provinces, Siscia became the capital of Pannonia Savia. It contained the mint and treasury, and was the station of the small fleet kept on the Savus. Siscia maintained its importance until Sirmium began to rise, for in proportion as Sirmium rose, Siscia declined.RB04175. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Siscia 134a, Superb near UNC, unmatched sharp details, weight 9.41 g, maximum diameter 27.4 mm, die axis 0o, Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) mint, 301 A.D.; obverse IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right; reverse SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Aequitas standing slightly left, head left, scales in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, * left, Γ right, *SIS in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
In Roman religion, every man has a genius, a presiding spirit. In De Die Natali, Censorinus says, from the moment we are born, we live under the guard and tutelage of Genius. Cities, organizations, and peoples also had a genius. On coins, we find inscriptions to the Genius of the Army, of the Senate, of the Emperor, etc. The legend GENIO POPVLI ROMANI dedicates this coin to the Genius of the Roman People. Genius' image is of a man with a cloak half covering the shoulders leaving the rest of his body naked, holding a cornucopia in one hand, and a simpulum or a patera in the other.RB04179. Billon follis (large), Hunter V 72 (also 4th officina, smaller head), RIC VI Heraclea 17a, SRCV IV 12787, Cohen VI 106, EF, bold full circle strike on both obverse and reverse, smooth glossy black patina, weight 10.7 g, maximum diameter 28.0 mm, die axis 180o, 4th officina, Heraclea (Marmara Ereglisi, Turkey) mint, 296 - 297 A.D.; obverse IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right, smaller head; reverse GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (to the guardian spirit of the Roman People), Genius standing slightly left, head left, nude but for chlamys over shoulders and left arm, kalathos on head, pouring libations from patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, HTΔ in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
Of humble birth, Diocletian rose through the military ranks on pure talent. He introduced many reforms that prolonged the life of the Empire, which was on the verge of total collapse before his reign. These reforms, however, eliminated most personal freedoms and turned much of population into hereditary serfs.RB04170. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Carthago 31a, Hunter V 64, SRCV IV 12828, Cohen VI 438, Choice EF, excellent centering and strike, traces of silvering, ragged edge, weight 9.91 g, maximum diameter 28.2 mm, die axis 180o, Carthage (near Tunis, Tunisia) mint, 299 - 303 A.D.; obverse IMP DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, head laureate right, large head; reverse SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART (Blessed Carthage, the Salvation of the two Augusti and two Caesars), Carthago standing facing, holding up fruits in both hands, A in exergue; from the Aiello Collection; SOLD
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