CNG 85, Lot: 1138. Estimate $150. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Probus. AD 276-282. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.90 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 2nd officina. 3rd emission, AD 277. Radiate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / Probus on horseback riding left, raising hand and holding scepter; to lower left, bound captive seated left; XXIB. RIC V 632; Alföldi,
Siscia V 9.19; Pink VI/1, p. 50. Superb EF, attractive gray-brown patina. Pleasing surfaces. Boldly struck on both sides.
From Collection RW. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 25 (24 March 1993), lot 754.