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LOT 3759
Diocletian, as Senior Augustus BI Nummus. Struck late AD 308-310. Alexandria mint. 5th officina.
D N DIOCLETIANO BAEATISS, laureate bust to right, wearing imperial mantle, holding olive branch and mappa / PROVIDENTIA DEORVM, Providentia standing to right, extending hand to Quies standing to left, holding olive branch and sceptre; Є above [KP] between, [ALE] in exergue. RIC VI 109. Very Fine.(6.64gr, 24mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3759
Diocletian, as Senior Augustus BI Nummus.
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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