Description: Probus (276 - 282 AD). AE Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 278 AD. IMP C ARV [sic!] PROBVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder / VIRTVS AVG; Soldier standing left with Victory, shield and spear; QXXT in ex.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 4,34 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: cf. RIC V 437 (different obverse legend)

Commentary: rare; brown patina

History: In the 260s when nearly all of the empire was at one time or another has been overrun by barbarians, in Illyria such generals and future emperors as Claudius, Aurelian and Probus kept the enemies at bay.

Article Number: 005-01-07-44953