Diocletian, 284-305. Argenteus (Silver, 20 mm, 3.28 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 302. DIOCLETIANVS AVG Laureate head of Diocletian to right. Rev. VIRTVS MILITVM / TS•Α• Campgate with four turrets, open doors and star above gate. RIC 11a var. (unlisted officina). A very rare variety. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.
From the collection of a maître cuisinier.