Diocletian, AD 284-305. Gold Aureus (5.42g). Struck at Cyzicus AD 290. DI OCLETIANVS AVGVSTUS, Laureate head of Diocletian facing right. Reverse: CONSVLIIII PP PRO COS, Diocletian wearing toga, standing l. and holding globe. C-46; RIC 285; Calicó 4434. Well struck with a wonderful bold portrait. Lovely natural rose color toning adds to its appeal. Virtually as struck. NGC graded Mint State, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate Value $10,000 - 13,000
Ex M & M Sale 93, 2003; Bally-Herzog, 264. Privately purchased from Bruder Egger on 27 March 1906.