Lot 52: DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus. Siscia mint. Struck circa 294-295 AD. Ex Sisak Hoard

AUCTION: Beasley Campgate Collection (Auction 240)

Description

DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus (18mm - 3.45 g). Siscia mint. Struck circa 294-295 AD. DIOCLETI-ANVS AVG, laureate head right / VIRTVS MILITVM, the four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before archway in eight-turreted enclosure. RIC VI 32a; Jelocnik 1; RSC 516m. EF, attractively toned with blue and golden iridescence around the devices, fully struck, small flan crack, choice metal.

Ex Sisak Hoard

From the Zachary "Beast" Beasley Collection of Camp Gates.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 52
Listing #: 232103
Closed: Thursday, January 21, 2010 5:42:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750
Collection: Beasley Campgate

Sold Winning Bid: $855
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 52
Listing #: 232103
Closed: Thursday, January 21, 2010 5:42:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750
Collection: Beasley Campgate