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Lot 226. Probus Antoninianus, Rome mint

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Probus Antoninianus, Rome mint

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Bidding closed (Sunday, December 17th, 20:15:20 CET)
Current time: Saturday, November 23rd, 05:07:38 CET

Price realised: CHF 60.00 (1 bid)
Approx. EUR 64.77 / USD 67.65 / GBP 53.89

High bidder: Bidder 1

eAuction #58, Lot 226. Estimate: CHF 75.00

Probus (276-282 AD). Silvered AE Antoninianus (22-24 mm, 4.28 g), Rome mint, 6th officina, 279.
Obv. IMP PROBVS AVGm Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Probus to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and covering his left with a shield.
Rev. ADVENTVS AVG, Probus on horseback to left, holding long scepter in his left hand and raising his right in salute; to left, bound captive seated left and looking back towards the emperor.
C. 39; Pink VI/1, p. 45; RIC 157.

Sharply struck, with intact silvering, and an impressive portrait bust. Extremely fine.



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