Probus; BI Antoninianus, Ticinum; Concordia
Description:
Probus (276 - 282 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 281 AD. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG; radiate bust of Probus left, wearing imperial mantle and holding eagle-tipped scepter / CONCORD MILIT; Concordia standing left, holding two standards, E in left field, star in right field, PXXI in ex.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
3,56 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
cf. Pink p. 66[54] leg. (3) (no star)
Commentary:
rare; some roughness, traces of silvering
History:
Bustling with activity and military successful, Probus was nevertheless murdered by his own troops, discontent with their employment for civic works.
Article Number:
051-08-08-41652