Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Lot 3909    Session 12 (11.30am Thursday)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial

Estimate $120
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SOLD $160

DIOCLETIAN, (A.D. 284-305), AE folles, Heraclea mint, issued A.D. 294, (9.19 g), obv. laureate cuirassed bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around GENIO POPV L I ROMANI, Genius standing to left, holding patera and cornucopiae, HE in exergue, (S.12786, RIC 12a) (illustrated); another similar, Trier mint, rev. similar TR in exergue, (S.12762); another similar (8.71 g), issued 301-2, Siscia mint, rev. around SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, SIS in exergue, star and **G* in field above, (S.12824, RIC 134a); another similar Rome mint, rev. RP in exergue, (S.12814); Diocletian, (284-305 A.D.), copper antoninianii, Post-reform coinage, issued early 295-299 A.D., Cyzicus Mint, Obv. Radiate bust of Diocletian to right, around IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM around, Emperor facing Jupiter receiving Victory, above KS, (S.12834); another similar, Rome mint, issued 297-8, rev. VOT XX / **D* in wreath, (S.12842). Fine - extremely fine. (6)

Ex D.J.Foster Collection.