Diocletian. AD 284-305. AV Aureus (20.5mm, 5.28 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint. Struck AD 286-287.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 850. Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Diocletian. AD 284-305. AV Aureus (20.5mm, 5.28 g, 6h). Cyzicus mint. Struck AD 286-287. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI C ONSE RVATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding thunderbolt with right hand and vertical scepter with left; S C. RIC V 297; Lukanc 12; Depeyrot 5/8; Calicó 4500; Biaggi –. Lustrous. Choice EF. Well struck on a broad flan.

From the San Vicente Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear, circa 2003-4.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.