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  Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1713. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus (3.16 
  gm, 6h). Siscia mint. Struck circa 294 AD. 
  Bidding Closed Estimate $750 

DIOCLETIAN. 284-305 AD. AR Argenteus (3.16 gm, 
6h). Siscia mint. Struck circa 294 AD. Laureate 
head right / VIRTVS MILITVM, tetrarchs sacrificing 
over tripod before city enclosure with eight 
turrets. RIC VI 32a; RSC 516†m. EF, attractive 
dark iridescent toning, tiny die break in field on 
obverse. ($750)

From the Rudolf Berk Collection.


High bid of $900, $1035 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €729, £495, C$1125, A$1170, on June 8, 2005.

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