Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian
Ancient Roman
284–305
- Medium
- Bronze
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Diocletian, facing right and wearing a crown of laurels.On the back (reverse), a genius representing the Roman people is depicted standing, holding a wreath in one hand and a cornucopia in the other.
