Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 97 12 December 2016
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The Roman Empire
Diocletian, 284 – 305. Aureus, Siscia 286-289, AV 5.71 g.
Description: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG Laureate and draped bust l., holding holding eagle tipped sceptre. Rev. MARTI PROPVGNATORI Mars advancing r., holding transverse spear and shield.
References: C –
Lukanc, Siscia 4
RIC 250
Depeyrot p. 95, 1, 9
Calico 4546 (these dies)
Condition:Extremely rare and possibly the finest specimen known. A very interesting portrait in the finest style of the period. Good extremely fine
Provenance: Morton & Eden sale 52, 2011, 776