Roman Follis Coins

Inv. No.: c160
Date: A.D. 305.
Weight: 7.92g
 
Obv.: Diocletian, laureate, in imperial mantle, right hand holding olive branch, left hand holding racing flag (mappa).
D.N.DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN.AVG.

Rev.: Providence, standing right, extends hand to Quies, standing left, holding branch downward with right hand, left hand leaning on sceptre.
PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG.

The reverse commemorates the abdication of Diocletian and his co-ruler Maximian in A.D. 305, ostensibly to lead a more tranquil life.

Comparanda:
RIC, vol. 6, p. 288, 57a.