Probus; AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus; Sol in quadriga
60,00 €
Description
Probus (276 – 282 AD). AE Antoninianus, Cyzicus mint. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / SOLI INVICTO; Sol in a spread quadriga facing, radiate, cloak billowing out behind, raising right hand, whip in left, CM in lower field, XXIA in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,96 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC V 911 |
| Commentary: | attractive dark brown patina with contrasting sand deposits, well centered, good details |
Historical Context
Bustling with activity and military successful, Probus was nevertheless murdered by his own troops, discontent with their employment for civic works.
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