Probus; AE Antoninianus, Siscia; Mars
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Description
Probus (276 – 282 AD). AE Antoninianus, Siscia mint 280 AD. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle / VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Mars advancing right, holding a trophy and spear; XXIS in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,02 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 810 |
| Commentary: | grey patina with traces of silvering |
Historical Context
Though successfull in battle and civil projects, Probus was murdered by his own troops, probably as a consequence of their discontent with the burden of heavy labour of draining the marshes of Sirmium.
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