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This is perhaps one of the most unusual issues in the entire follis series. It is nearly always attributed to Treveri (Trier), but a comparison of style and examination of hoards reveals that this issue was not struck in Trier but in Cyzicus. The KS in the field between the two figures is actually the mint mark, not the PTR. A look at the coins of Cyzicus (RIC VI Cyzicus 22-23) shows that the same two officinae (4th and 6th) struck this issue with and without the PTR. The Senior Augustus issues of Diocletian and Maximianus were struck at every mint currently in operation. Apparently, the first coins of this type were prepared at Trier and examples were sent to the various mints for the individual mints to copy. At Cyzicus, the die engravers copied everything, including the Trier mint mark and put their own mint mark in the field. Eventually someone realized the mistake and new dies were prepared with the mint mark replacing PTR in its proper location.
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors the Senior Emperors Diocletian and Maximian after their abdication in 305 A.D. The obverse dedicates the coin, to our lord Maximian the happy senior emperor. The reverse translates, By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors.SH51541. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Treveri 677a; cf. RIC VI Cyzicus 22 - 23; SRCV IV -, EF, weight 10.854 g, maximum diameter 27.9 mm, die axis 180o, 6th officina, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, 305 - 307 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left hand; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia on left standing right, extending right hand to Quies, who is standing left with branch in right and leaning on scepter in left, S - F in outer fields, KS bottom center, PTR in exergue; rare; SOLD
Maximian, 286 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 A.D.
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors the Senior Emperors Diocletian and Maximian after their abdication in 305 A.D. The obverse dedicates the coin, "to our lord Maximian the happy senior emperor." The reverse translates, "By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors."SH12509. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Serdica p. 495, 15b; SRCV IV 13408; Cohen VI 489/493; Hunter V -, gem gVF, full circle centering, beautiful effect with silver fields and red copper raised features, weight 8.917 g, maximum diameter 27.8 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Serdica (Sofia, Bulgaria) mint, 305 - 306 A.D.; obverse D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left hand; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia stands left, Quies stands right holding branch and scepter, S - F at sides, B in center, •SM•SD• in exergue; SOLD
Maximian, 286 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 A.D.
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors the Senior Emperors Diocletian and Maximian after their abdication in 305 A.D. The obverse dedicates the coin, to our lord Maximian the happy senior emperor. The reverse translates, By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors.SH51542. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Cyzicus p. 582, 23b; SRCV IV 13412; Cohen VI 489/493; Hunter V -, Choice gVF, well centered and struck, some silvering, weight 11.442 g, maximum diameter 28.1 mm, die axis 0o, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, 305 - 307 A.D.; obverse D N MAXIMIANO FELICISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left hand; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia on left standing right, extending right hand to Quies, who is standing left with branch in right and leaning on scepter in left, S - F across fields, KΔ in exergue; scarce; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
The obverse dedicates the coin, "to our lord Diocletian the most pious and fortunate senior emperor." This coin was struck for Diocletian after his abdication and the reverse is dedicated to his rest and retirement. Quies is the personification of rest and retirement.RB90467. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Treveri 699 (S), SRCV IV -, Choice aEF, nice green patina, some minor pitting, weight 6.763 g, maximum diameter 25.7 mm, die axis 180o, 1st officina, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, c. spring 307 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO P F S AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left; reverse QVIES AV-GVSTORVM, Quies standing half left, branch in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, S - C (senatus consulto) flanking across field, PTR in exergue; very scarce; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
RIC lists this type as scarce but market evidence indicates it is rare.RB64547. Billon half follis, RIC VI Alexandria 93a, VF, weight 3.334 g, maximum diameter 20.7 mm, die axis 315o, Alexandria mint, c. first half of 308 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO FELICIS, laureate and mantled bust right, holding olive-branch and mappa; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM (to the foresight of the gods), Providentia, on left, standing right, scepter in right, confronting Quies, standing left, holding branch in right and long scepter vertical behind in left, Γ in center, ALE in exergue; rare; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. The obverse legend observes that Diocletian has found tranquility.RB49453. Billon follis, RIC VI Alexandria 109, gVF, weight 6.937 g, maximum diameter 24.0 mm, die axis 0o, Alexandria mint, issued after abdication, late 308 - 310 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laureate bust right in consular robe holding olive branch in right and mappa in left; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM (to the foresight of the gods), Providentia standing right extending right hand to Quies standing left holding branch in right and leaning on scepter with left, B/ KP in center, ALE in exergue; rare; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
RB17181. Billon follis (large), RIC VI 225, Bastien XI 444, gVF, weight 8.390 g, maximum diameter 27.4 mm, die axis 180o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, summer 307 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO P F S AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right, mappa in left; reverse QVIES AVGG, Quies standing left, branch in right hand, leaning on scepter with left, S - C, PLC in exergue; rare; SOLD
Diocletian, 20 November 284 - 1 May 305 A.D.
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors Emperor Diocletian after his abdication in 305 A.D. The obverse dedicates the coin, to our lord Diocletian the happy senior emperor. The reverse translates, By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors.RT84429. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Ticinum 56a; Cohen VI 422; SRCV IV 3543 var. (obverse inscription); Hunter V 30 (2nd officina), Choice VF, interesting obverse legend error, nice portrait, well centered, small deposits, light corrosion, weight 11.161 g, maximum diameter 28.7 mm, die axis 180o, 3rd officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, c. 305 - 307 A.D.; obverse D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left hand; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia on left standing right, extending right hand to Quies, who is standing left with branch in right and leaning on scepter in left, pellet right, T T exergue; scarce; SOLD
Maximian, 286 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 A.D.
Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors the Senior Emperors Diocletian and Maximian after their abdication in 305 A.D. The obverse dedicates the coin, "to our lord Maximian the most happy senior emperor." The reverse translates, "By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors."RB01767. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Heraclea 27b, aEF, weight 9.11 g, maximum diameter 27.8 mm, die axis 180o, Heraclea (Marmara Ereglisi, Turkey) mint, 305 - 306 A.D.; obverse D N MAXIMIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG, laureate and draped bust right, holding mappa; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG, Providentia standing left, Quies standing right holding branch and scepter, S F at sides; mild corrosion, attractive coin, bargain priced; scarce; SOLD
Maximian, 286 - 305, 306 - 308, and 310 A.D.
An excellent retirement gift! Quies is the personification of rest and retirement. This coin honors the Senior Emperors Diocletian and Maximian after their abdication and retirement in 305 A.D.SH82554. Billon follis (large), RIC VI Treveri 673b, SRCV IV 13394, Cohen VI 490, Hunter V -, EF, rough areas, weight 9.335 g, maximum diameter 28.0 mm, die axis 0o, Treveri (Trier, Germany) mint, May 305 - 307 A.D.; obverse D N MAXIMIANO BAEATISSIMO SEN AVG (our lord Maximian, most blessed, senior augustus), laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, olive branch in right hand, mappa in left hand; reverse PROVIDENTIA DEORVM QVIES AVGG (By the providence of the gods, the restful retirement of the Emperors), Providentia on left standing right, extending right hand to Quies, who is standing left with branch in right and leaning on scepter in left, S - F across fields, PTR in exergue; SOLD
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