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Roman Argentus Diocletian coin

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This is a Roman AR (silver) Argentus coin of Diocletian 284-305 AD. Obverse DIOCL(ETI)ANVS AVG Head facing right, Reverse four figures standing (Diocletiam, Maximians, Constantius and Galerius - the four emperors of the Tetrarchy) sacrificing in front of the camp gates although the sacrifice is not visible due to corrosion. The reverse legend is illegible except possibly IM at the 11 o’clock position. The IM implies the coin has legend VIRTVS MILITVM. Roman coins found on the Isle of Man are extremely rare due to the fact Romans never visited or settled here, only a handful have ever been found potentially making this a very important historical find.