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syzygy

Jul 14 2006, 11:22 PM

Probus (AD 276-282)

Obv: Radiate bust right, IMP CM AVR PROBVS PF AVG
Rev: Probus accepting wreath from a female, RESTITVT ORBIS
XXI in exergue, B above, Siscia mint

This was not attributed when I purchased it but from my homework it looks like RIC 731, s
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Art

Jul 15 2006, 12:02 AM

nice

ccg

Jul 15 2006, 09:20 AM

That's some good silvering on the piece!

ulysses

Mar 27 2008, 06:46 PM

Waow, what a nice piece with its silver wash intact, that is a really nice one. here is a comparable coin I have but with a different patina:
Probus
276 - 282 A.D.
RIC 643a AE Antoninianus

Observe: IMPCMAVRPROBVSPFAVG - Radiate bust right, draped.

Rev: CLEMENTIATEMP Exe: (epsilon)/XXI - Probus standing right and holding eagle tipped scepter, receives Victory from Jupiter standing opposite and facing.

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