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Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
This type and mintmark spanned two issues at Thessalonica. The first issue, RIC VI Thessalonica 17a, was struck c. 296 - 297, by the 1st through 5th officinae. The second issue, RIC VI Thessalonica 19a, was struck c. 297 - 298, by the 1st through 6th officinae. Both issues weighed 9.5-10.75 grams. They are distinguished by the head size, with 19a having a larger head. The next issue, RIC VI Thessalonica 23a, which is rare, was struck with a pellet before and after the mint mark and officina number.RB93172. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Heraclea 19a, SRCV IV 12787, Cohen VI 106, Hunter V 73 var. (4th officina, larger head), VF, well centered, porosity, light deposits, small edge cracks, tiny flaw in beard, die break below bust, reverse die worn, 3rd officina, Heraclea (Marmara Ereglisi, Turkey) mint, weight 7.863g, maximum diameter 26.1mm, die axis 0o, 296 - 297 A.D.; obverse IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head right, large 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, HTΓ in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD
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