301 AD Roman Imperial AE Follis Coin CH-XF Diocletian Moneta Aquileia RIC-31a 301 AD Roman Imperial AE Follis Coin Issued under the rule of Diocletian, the 51st Emperor of the Roman Empire (284-305 AD) Born to a family of low status in the Roman province of Dalmatia, Diocletian rose through the ranks of the military to become cavalry commander to the Emperor Carus; after the deaths of Carus and his son Numerian on campaign in Persia, Diocletian was proclaimed emperor Diocletian's reign stabilized the empire and marks the end of the Crisis of the Third Century Obverse features a bust of the emperor, facing right Reverse depicts Moneta holding cornucopia and scales, standing left, with "V" in right field and "AQS" in exerge Juno Moneta, an epithet of Juno, was the protectress of funds; as such, money in ancient Rome was coined in her temple The word "moneta" is where we get the words "money", or "monetize", used by writers such as Ovid, Martial, Juvenal, and Cicero; in several modern languages including Russian and Italian, moneta (Spanish moneda) is the word for "coin" Minted in [AQS] Aquileia (Northern Italy) Today, the city is small (about 3,500 inhabitants), but it was large and prominent in Antiquity as one of the world's largest cities with a population of 100,000 in the second century AD Struck from copper or bronze Diameter: 28 mm (at widest point) Weight: 10.4 grams Condition: Ungraded; expected to grade as Choice Extra Fine (CH-XF); sharp detail Catalog number: RIC#31a *Expected grades are approximate. Free US Shipping with Insurance Included: All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping: Worldwide shipping at buyer's expense. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers: 9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1,500.00 or more on coins or bullion, those items are tax-free! Returns Policy: Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 14 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee may apply if the item is not returned in the same condition that you received it. About Us: As one of the largest Coin Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years. Whether you?re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department: Monday ? Friday, from 10:30am ? 6:00pm PST Visit Our Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Reference Item # ANC-1263 JBC 12/10/14