Diocletian, AD 284-305. Gold Aureus (4.9 g) minted at Rome. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right of Diocletian, seen from the front. Reverse: Jupiter enthoned half-left, legs draped, holding thunderbolt and grasping scepter; eagle with crown in raised beak before; PR in exergue. RIC --. Calicó 4509; Depeyrot 5B 3-4. A marvelous specimen. Needle sharp, perfectly centered and fully lustrous. We note for accuracy a minor hairline in the right field before the chin. Mint State. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. Categories: Roman Imperial Coinage
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