1 Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Probus (232-282)

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Denomination:

1 Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

277

Person:

Probus (232-282)

Probus, Antoninianus, 277, Third Emission, Ticinum, Officina 2

VIRTVS PRO_BI AVG

Helmeted, radiate, heroically nude bust left, with spear and aegis with sun and rays design set against a field of dots, seen
from behind

HERCV_LI PACIF

Hercules standing left, holding olive-branch, club and lion skin

SXXI in exergue

21mm x 24mm, 3.98g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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