Probus; BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum; emperor with shield, spear and captive
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Description
Probus (276 – 282 AD). BI Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, 4th officina. 1st emission, November 276 AD. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right with drapery on far shoulder / VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Probus advancing right, holding round shield and transverse spear, and trampling upon bound captive to right; IIII in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | BI22 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,88 |
| Grade: | gVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC V 56 |
| Commentary: | scarce; grey patina with traces of silvering |
Historical Context
With Claudius, Aurelian and Probus the Roman empire was led from the chaos of the third century by three Illyrian generals.
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