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
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Diocletian. On the back (reverse) is the personification of the city of Carthage, holding fruits in both hands.
