My first ancient purchase!
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ROMAN IMPERIAL. Diocletian (Emperor, 284-305 AD). Struck circa 294-295 AD. AR Argenteus. NGC Ch. MS✭ (Choice Mint State ✭) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5. Sescia mint. 2.64gm. DIOCLETI ANVS AVG. Laureate bust right / VIRTUS MILITUM. The four tetrarchs sacrificing over tripod before camp enclosure with eight turrets; pellet in center of archway. RIC 32a.
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Beautiful indeed! I have an Argenteus of Maximian with the tetrarchs on reverse.
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Amazingly sharp coin! Love it!
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Thank you Phil! I had my eye on it for a long time before I decided to finally pull the trigger.
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Gorgeous. First ancient, huh? You obviously believe in "doing it right the first time"!
I would say it almost certainly comes from the 1953 Sisak Hoard found in Croatia.
The ones @Zohar posted have that look, too.
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