Probus; AE Antoninianus, Ticinum; soldier with Victory
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,34 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | cf. RIC V 437 (different obverse legend) |
| Commentary: | rare; brown patina |
Historical Context
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.
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