Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian
Ancient Roman
298–299
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.9 cm (1 3/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoinancient artbronzeancientroman (ancient, style or period)
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Diocletian, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts the personification of the city of Carthage, standing and holding fruits in each hand.
