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  Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1717. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AV Pre-Reform 
  Aureus (5.23 gm, 2h). Cyzicus mint. Struck 
  286-287 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate $2000 

DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AV Pre-Reform Aureus (5.23 
gm, 2h). Cyzicus mint. Struck 286-287 AD. 
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen 
from behind / Jupiter standing left, holding 
thunderbolt and sceptre; SC*. RIC V 296 corr.; 
Depeyrot 6/3; Calicó 4488. Good VF, small punch on 
reverse, slight bend in flan. ($2000)

From the Rudolf Berk Collection.


High bid of $2850, $3277.5 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €2308.5, £1567.5, C$3562.5, A$3705, on June 8, 2005.

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