Lot 4895

Description

Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), billon antoninianii, Cyzicus Mint, issued 284-295, (4.31 g), 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 (3.06 g), 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); another, Antioch Mint, issued 293-295, (4.26 g), obv. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Diocletian, rev. around CONCORDIA MI LITVM, H between, XXI in exergue, Jupiter standing to left, presenting Victory to emperor standing to right, (S.3510, RIC 322, C.34) (illustrated). Attractive patina, extremely fine - good extremely fine. (3)

Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 85, lot 3310 and Sale 94, lot 4931 with tickets.