1322. Diocletian. 284-305 AD. AV Aureus (5.49 gm). Struck 286 AD. Siscia mint. 

IMP DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right.
MARTI PACIFICO, Mars running left, holding palm branch and spear.

RIC V-2, 349; Depeyrot 1/7.
Very rare variety; both Depeyrot and RIC cite the same 
pierced specimen in Vienna. ($4000)

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1322.
Lot sold for $3200.

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