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Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
In theory, the Roman Empire was not divided by the dual imperium of Diocletian and Maximian. Each emperor had his own court, army, and official residences, but these were matters of practicality, not substance. Imperial propaganda insisted on a singular and indivisible Rome, a patrimonium indivisum. Legal rulings were given and imperial celebrations took place in both emperors' names, and the same coins were issued in both parts of the empire. Diocletian sometimes issued commands to Maximian's province of Africa; Maximian could presumably have done the same for Diocletian's territory.RL94842. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 330 (R), Cohen VI 276, SRCV IV -, Hunter V -, VF, well centered, dark patina, light marks, light earthen deposits, reverse die wear, Tripolis (Tripoli, Lebanon) mint, weight 4.525g, maximum diameter 21.2mm, die axis 180o, c. 276 A.D.; obverse IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front; reverse IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG (to Jove the protector of the Emperor), Victory on left, walking right, palm in left hand over left shoulder, presenting wreath in right hand to emperor, emperor on right, standing left, globe in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand, TR in low center, XXI exergue; from the Ray Nouri Collection; rare; SOLD
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