Diocletian, 284 - 305 Aureus, Treviri 294, AV 5.48 g. DIOCLETIA – NVS P AVG Laureate head r. Rev. IOVI CON – SERVAT Jupiter seated facing, holding thunderbolt in his r. hand and long sceptre with his l.; in l. field, eagle standing l. with head turned r. In exergue, PT. C 187. Depeyrot 1B/3. Bastien, Donativa p. 65, c. Lukanc 6. RIC 17. Calicó 4455a.
Extremely rare and undoubtedly among the finest specimens known. A bold portrait
and an interesting reverse type. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Leu 93, 2005, Perfectionist, 117 and NGSA 5, 2008, 290 sales. Privately purchased from Vinchon in July 1971.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5, NGC certification number 6159308-007.
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