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ID:     UBS1916
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Diocletian
Date Ruled:     AD 284-305
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Aureus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Weight:     4.93 g
Obverse Legend:     DIOCLETI_ANVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureated head right
Reverse Legend:     IOVI C_ONSE_R_VATORI
Reverse Description:     Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand, and sceptre in left
Exergue:     PR
Mint Mark:     PR
Mint:     R
Primary Reference:     RIC unlisted
Photograph Credit:     UBS Gold & Numismatics
Source:     http://www.ubs.com/1/e/ubs_ch/wealth_management_switzerland/exclusive_services/numismatics.html
Special Comments:     (1) This coin is similar to RIC V/II 142, but is without the eagle at Jupiter's feet. (2) Ex Tinchant
Price Sold For:     9000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     9/9/2008
Grade:     Red toning. EF
Notes:     UBS Gold & Numismatics Auction 78: Lot No. 16