Description: Probus (276 - 282 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 281 AD. IMP C PROBVS AVG; radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / MARTI PACIF; Mars advancing left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, I in left field, QXXI in ex.

Diameter: BI23 mm

Weight: 3,98 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: RIC 505

Commentary: sharp details, well centered, some remaining silvering, flan crack

History: Probus anulled the edict of Domitian from 92 AD that, for nearly two centuries, prohibited new vine cultivation and ordered destroying vineyards in the provinces.

Article Number: 057-02-02-42384