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Authentic ancient Roman bronze Follis struck under Emperor Diocletian, the ruler who ended the Crisis of the Third Century and reorganized the Roman Empire through the creation of the Tetrarchy. This impressive coin features Diocletian’s radiate bust on the obverse. The reverse depicts Jupiter receiving Victory from Hercules, a powerful design symbolizing divine support, military success, and imperial authority. The coin was struck at the historic Antioch mint, one of the most important mints of the late Roman Empire. Diocletian’s reforms transformed Rome and laid the foundation for the Byzantine Empire that followed. • Roman Empire • Emperor Diocletian • Circa AD 285-305 • AE Follis (Bronze) • Antioch Mint (Modern-Day Turkey) • Jupiter Receiving Victory from Hercules Reverse • Nearly 1,750 Years Old • Historic Tetrarchy Period Coinage