The Great Reformer: The Coins of Diocletian
The emperor Diocletian oversaw a period of profound change for the Roman Empire - and his coins are subsequently abundant and complex.
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The emperor Diocletian oversaw a period of profound change for the Roman Empire - and his coins are subsequently abundant and complex.
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