Probus, BI Antoninianus, Tripolis; emperor with jupiter
Description:
Probus (276 - 282 AD). AE silvered Antoninianus, Tripolis mint 276 AD. MP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / CLEMENTIA TEMP; Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre, wreath in upper field; XXI in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
3,96 g
Grade:
VF/gVF
Attribution:
RIC 927
Commentary:
good details, some contrasting deposits
History:
Probus re-erected the fortifications of the Agri Decumates - the region previously given up by Gallienus - but after his death the empire lost this territory finally.
Article Number:
021-06-04-44365