Lot 3267

Description

Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon tetradrachm, year 2 = A.D. 285-286, (7.946 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around A K **G* OVA **DIOKLHTIAN*OC CEB, rev. L B across, Alexandria standing to left, holding Sarapis bust long sceptre, (S.-, BMC 2529, Milne 4781, Koln 3210); another Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), billon tetradrachm year 2 = A.D. 286-287, (8.556 grams), obv. similar around A K M OVA MA**X*IMIANOC CEB, rev. Elpis standing to left hold flower and raises skirt, across L B, (S.-, BMC 2555, Milne 4814, Koln 3285). Both very fine or better, second scarce. (2)