Probus. AD 276-282. AV Aureus (22mm, 6.55 g, 12h). Siscia (or Cyzicus) mint. 4th emission, AD 277.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 841. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 6 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Probus. AD 276-282. AV Aureus (22mm, 6.55 g, 12h). Siscia (or Cyzicus) mint. 4th emission, AD 277. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / AD VENTVS AVG, Probus, laureate and in military dress, on horseback left, his right hand raised in salute, holding vertical scepter with his left; before, preceded by Victory advancing left, holding wreath with her extended right hand and palm frond with her left. RIC V 582 (Siscia) & 890 (Cyzicus); Pink VI/1 p. 48-50; Calicó 4138. Lightly toned with underlying luster, slightly double struck, a few nicks and scuffs on Probus’ portrait. VF. Extremely rare.


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