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Aureus with bust of Diocletian
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 286–287
Mint: Cyzicus
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 5.24 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.227
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Diocletian right, draped and cuirassed.
IMP CCVAL DIOCLETIANVS P.F. AVG
Reverse: Three Fates, standing each holding cornucopia, rudders between.
FATIS VICTRICIBVS In exergue: SC
IMP CCVAL DIOCLETIANVS P.F. AVG
Reverse: Three Fates, standing each holding cornucopia, rudders between.
FATIS VICTRICIBVS In exergue: SC
ProvenanceBy date unknown: U.S. Private Collection; April 4, 1935: Anonymous gift to MFA in memory of Zoë Wilbour