Lot 88: DIOCLETIAN, as Senior Augustus. 305-311/2 AD. Æ Follis. Alexandria mint. Struck 308 AD. Unpublished legends.

AUCTION: Sale 220

Description

DIOCLETIAN, as Senior Augustus. 305-311/2 AD. Æ Follis (24mm - 5.93 g). Alexandria mint. Struck 308 AD. D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa / PROVIDENT N N DEORVM, Providentia standing right, receiving olive branch from Quies standing left, holding scepter; G/XK//ALE. RIC VI - (cf. 80). Nice VF, attractive brown patina.

Both the obverse legend (with BAEATISS) and the revere legend (with NN) are unrecorded, in fact the reverse legend PROVIDENT N N DEORVM is not listed in RIC for any issues from any of the mints.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 88
Listing #: 210192
Closed: Thursday, January 22, 2009 6:54:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $155
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 88
Listing #: 210192
Closed: Thursday, January 22, 2009 6:54:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200