Numismatics
Ruler: Diocletian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 245–316, ruled A.D. 284–305
Mint: Alexandria
Artist: Unknown

Coin of Diocletian, Emperor of Rome from Alexandria

A.D. 290/291

Copper

7.4 g, 12:00, 20 mm
Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Gift of Dr. Sidney Peerless
2001.87.3792
Geography: 
Made in Alexandria, Egypt
Status: 
By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Culture: 
Greek
Period: 
3rd century A.D.
Classification: 
Numismatics
Provenance: 

Dr. Sidney A. Peerless; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., to 2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.

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