Probus; AE Antoninianus, Ticinum; Providentia
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Description
Probus (276 – 282 AD). AE silvered Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 282 AD. IMP C PROBVS AVG; radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle / PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre, Q in left field, star in right field, SXXI in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,52 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 490 |
| Commentary: | some minor encrustations, great details, silvering under brownish patina |
Historical Context
Probus anulled the edict of Domitian from 92 AD that, for nearly two centuries, prohibited new vine cultivation and ordered destroying vineyards in the provinces.
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