Probus; BI Antoninianus; Mars
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Description
Probus (276 – 282 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 281 AD. IMP C PROBVS AVG; radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / MARTI PACIF; Mars advancing left, holding olive branch, spear and shield, I in left field, QXXI in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | BI23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,98 |
| Grade: | gVF/gVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 505 |
| Commentary: | sharp details, well centered, some remaining silvering, crack flan |
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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