Watch List notes:

Diocletian, 284-305. Argenteus (Silver, 20 mm, 3.20 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 302. DIOCLETI-ANVS AVG Laureate head of Diocletian to right. Rev. VIRTV-S MI-LITVM / TS•A• Campgate with four turrets, open doors and star above gate. RIC 11a var. (unlisted officina). RSC 521b. A very rare variety. Beautifully toned. Struck from a slightly worn reverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of a maître cuisinier, acquired before 2005.