Diocletian, 284-305 A.D.

Egypt, Alexandria, Diocletian, 284-305 A.D.

Billon Tetradrachm, 8.21g. 20mm. Dated year 8=291/292 A.D. Laureate head of Diocletian to right. Rev. Harpocrates of Pelusium standing to left holding pomegranate and hand of nude pygmy(?). Dattari/ Savio pl. 283, 5696(only one example). Emmet 4062.8(R3). Geissen_. Scarce and with an attractive brown patina.

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good Very Fine $300.

Diocletian, 284-305 A.D.

AR Argenteus, 3.07g. 20mm. Ticinum mint, c.295 A.D. DIOCLETIANVS AVG.  Laureate head of Diocletian to right.  Rev.  VICTORIA SARMAT.  The four tetrarchs sacrificing over a tripod in front of camp gate.  RIC VI, 16a.  Hairline flan crack at 5:00 rev.   Beautiful multi-hued toning with underlying luster.  

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: CNG 432, 2019, lot 766.

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Extremely Fine $1,700.