1 Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Copper/Silver Probus (232-282)

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Denomination:

1 Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Copper

Silver

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

278

Person:

Probus (232-282)

Probus, Antoninianus, 278, Third Emission, Rome, Officina 2

IMP PRO_BVS AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, eagle-tipped scepter in right hand

SOLI-I_NVIC_TO

Sol in quadriga left, right hand raised, globe and whip in left

R * B in exergue

24mm x 26mm, 4.74g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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