Diocletian - IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG - Lugdunum

I must admit that despite having collecting the coinage of Lugdunum for about 20 years I hadn't been aware of this type before until I saw an example. There are examples on acsearch and in Bastien but they are all relatively scarce with between 1 and 4 examples of the variations known to Bastien. Admittedly this example is not in great condition suffering from some extensive natural wear but I am still happy to have it.

Diocletian Antoninianus
Obv:- IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG , Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:- IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Victory standing right, palm over shoulder, present wreath to Jupiter standing left, holding globe in his right hand and scepter with his left
Minted in Lugdunum (//A). 7th Emission, Spring A.D.290 - A.D.291
Refereces:- RIC 49. Bastien 341 (4 ex.). Cohen 281

 

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I actually like that honest wear. Gives more character!

 

Good eye. That type could easily be confused with more mundane reverses.

 

Interesting type and nice pick-up.

 

A great type. Some wear, yes, but nice attractive surfaces.

 

@maridvnvm Good find.

Would you be kind enough to share the title or titles of the Bastien books regarding the Lugdunum mint? I have been idly searching but struggling due to the language barrier. Many thanks.

Edit: Found it! Le Monnayage de l'atelier de Lyon, in multiple volumes.

 

And in this case I an citing Volume VII.

"Bastien, P. Le monnayage de I 'atelier de Lyon, Diocletien et ses coregents avant la reforme monetaire (285 - 294). Numismatique Romaine VII. (Wetteren, 1972)."