{"product_id":"diocletian-ae-follis-london-mint-rare-compact-lon-exergue-c-296ad-11-31g-ric-1a","title":"DIOCLETIAN AE Follis London Mint Rare Compact LON Exergue c.296AD 11.31g RIC 1a","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDiocletian AE Follis – Historic First Issue of the London Mint (RIC 1a)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAn exceptional, highly choice bronze follis (nummus) of Emperor Diocletian. This specimen represents the incredibly historic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003efirst issue\u003c\/b\u003e struck at the London mint following the Roman reconquest of Britain by Constantius Chlorus in AD 296, bringing the province back into the fold of the Central Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCrucially, this is the coveted \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eRIC VI London 1a\u003c\/b\u003e variant featuring the distinct, compact \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eLON\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a vital type coin for any serious collector of the Romano-British series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEmperor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diocletian (AD 284–305)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e AE Follis \/ Nummus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/b\u003e Londinium (London, UK) – Struck c. AD 296–303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.31 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 26 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReferences:\u003c\/b\u003e RIC VI London 1a; Cloke \u0026amp; Toone (LMCC) 1.01.001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inscriptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Legend:\u003c\/b\u003e IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG (Imperator Caesar Diocletianus Pius Felix Augustus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Laureate, cuirassed bust right. A superb, characterful Tetrarchic portrait featuring sharp execution of the laurel wreath, tight-cropped beard, and armor details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Legend:\u003c\/b\u003e GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI (To the Genius of the Roman People)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Description:\u003c\/b\u003e Genius standing left, naked but for a chlamys draped over his left shoulder, wearing a modius on his head. He holds a patera in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left arm. The narrow exergue shows the compact, ligated LON signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eEx Locke \u0026amp; England Auctioneers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Sullivan Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58064818012534,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/8395\/6342\/files\/IMG_2451.jpg?v=1781158574","url":"https:\/\/paulsullivancoins.com\/products\/diocletian-ae-follis-london-mint-rare-compact-lon-exergue-c-296ad-11-31g-ric-1a","provider":"Paul Sullivan Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}