Ancients
Diocletian (AD 284-305). AV aureus (19mm, 5.42 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 287. DIOCLETIA-NVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian right, seen from behind / IOVI FVL-GE-RAT-ORI, Jupiter walking left, head reverted, cloak billowing to right, hurling thunderbolt in right hand; serpent-legged giant at right, PR in exergue. RIC V.II 146. Cohen 285. Biaggi 1730. Calicó 4531. Very Rare. Excellent centering with gleaming surfaces.
From the Morris Collection. Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica 23 (19 March 2002), lot 1656.
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Estimate: 10000-15000 USD