Diocletian (AD 284-305). AV aureus (19mm, 4.68 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 1/5, wrinkled. Cyzicus, AD 286-287. IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate, draped bust of Diocletian right, seen from behind / FATI-S VICTRIC-IBVS, the three Parcae (Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos), the left standing right, the center and right standing facing, heads turned left, each holding a cornucopia, the left and center jointly holding a rudder, the right with right hand on another rudder. RIC V.II 293. Calicó 4447b. Very Rare. From the Ed's Treasures Collection The reverse legend translating to destiny being determined "to the victorious Fates".

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