Diocletian

Cyzicus, circa 284-286 AD. AU aureus, 4.65 gr., 19.4 mm. Obv.: IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANUS PF AUG; laureate, draped bust of Diocletian to the right. Rev.: ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma seated to the left, holding Victory on globe in her right hand and spear with her left; behind, leaning against spear: shield. Ref.: Calicó 4562; RIC 301. Ex Nomisma 54 (Serravalle 2016), lot 305. Very rare. Well centered, boldly struck. Nearly Extremely Fine.