Watch List notes:

Diocletian, 284-305. Aureus, cut in half in antiquity (Gold, 10x20mm, 2.39 g 12), Cyzicus, circa 286-7. IMP C [C VAL DIOCLETIANV]S AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right. Rev. IOVI C[ONSERVAT]ORI / S C Jupiter standing to left, holding long scepter and thundebrolt or Victory on globe. RIC 298 or 297. Rare. Extremely fine.


This Aureus was cut into separate pieces in antiquity to create smaller change.