Description: Probus (276 - 282 AD). AE Antoninianus, Siscia mint 280 AD. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle / VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Mars advancing right, holding a trophy and spear; XXIS in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,02 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 810

Commentary: grey patina with traces of silvering

History: Though successfull in battle and civil projects, Probus was murdered by his own troops, probably as a consequence of their discontent with the burden of heavy labour of draining the marshes of Sirmium.

Article Number: 011-05-06-44149