Lot 3310

Description

Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon antoninianii, Cyzicus Mint, issued 284-295, (4.312 grams), obv. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Diocletian, rev. around CONCORDIA MI LITVM, A between, XXI in exergue, Jupiter standing to left, presenting Victory to emperor standing to right; another (3.056 grams), issued c.290, obv. radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed, around IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM, XXI in exergue, B between Jupiter on right presenting Victory to Diocletian on left, (S.3510, RIC 306 [Vol.5, Pt.2), C.33). Trace of silvering on first coin, with attractive patina, extremely fine or better. (2)