Argenteus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Diocletian

<p>The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of emperor Diocletian, laureate and facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a laurel wreath and inscription. X C V I on the back refers to the reformed silver coinage after 295 CE. The inscription is for the number &quot;96,&quot; meaning 96 silver coins to the pound was Diocletian's reformed currency. However, it was often struck well under that weight.</p>