Ancients
Diocletian (AD 284-305). AV aureus (20mm, 4.58 gm, 6h). Cyzicus, AD 284-286. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian right / IOVI CON-SERVATORI ORBIS, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC 299d. Cohen 283. Lukanc 14 and p. 156, 22 (this coin illustrated). Depeyrot 2/3. Calicó 4524. A magnificent aureus of this vigorous statesman, perfectly struck and fully lustrous. Choice Mint State. Ex Archer M. Huntington Collection (HSA #22164).
Estimate: 12000-16000 USD