Description: Probus (276 - 282 AD). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / SOLI INVICTO; Sol in a spread quadriga facing, radiate, cloak billowing out behind, raising right hand, whip in left, CM in lower field, XXIA in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,96 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC V 911

Commentary: attractive dark brown patina with contrasting sand deposits, well centered, good details

History: Bustling with activity and military successful, Probus was nevertheless murdered by his own troops, discontent with their employment for civic works.

Article Number: 033-03-05-41652