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  Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1716. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AV Pre-Reform 
  Aureus (4.50 gm, 12h). Cyzicus mint. Struck 
  284-286 AD. Bidding Closed Estimate $3000 

DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AV Pre-Reform Aureus (4.50 
gm, 12h). Cyzicus mint. Struck 284-286 AD. 
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen 
from behind / Sol standing left, raising hand and 
holding globe. RIC V 302; Depeyrot 2/6; Calicó 
4566. Near EF. ($3000)


High bid of $5900, $6785 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €4779, £3245, C$7375, A$7670, on June 8, 2005.

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