{"product_id":"coin-30364","title":"Diocletian (AD 284–305) Roman Empire AE Antoninianus NGC F","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiocletian — Reformer of the Roman Empire\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bronze antoninianus represents Diocletian, the soldier-emperor who ended decades of rapid succession and rebuilt imperial government around shared rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diocletian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 284–305\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoninianus (radiate denomination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e AE (bronze or copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e F — Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDiocletian — Tetrarchy, Reform, and Abdication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiocletian was proclaimed emperor in AD 284 and restored central authority after the long third-century crisis. He reorganized administration, taxation and the army, then developed the Tetrarchy so two Augusti and two Caesars could govern different regions while presenting a united empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis reign also saw the empire-wide persecution of Christians beginning in AD 303. In AD 305 Diocletian and Maximian abdicated together; Diocletian retired to his palace near modern Split, becoming the rare Roman emperor who voluntarily surrendered power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe radiate antoninianus belonged to the monetary system Diocletian inherited before his later reforms introduced new denominations. Its bronze fabric reflects the severe debasement of what had begun as a silver coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiocletian’s coinage documents the transition from individual soldier-emperors to the highly organized visual language of the Tetrarchy. Portraits and reverse types increasingly stressed unity, stability and imperial restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one bronze antoninianus of Diocletian in an NGC Ancients holder, graded F (Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192460148798,"sku":"COIN-30364","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/diocletianantngcff-scaled.jpg?v=1786585284","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-30364","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}