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 1

IMP C PRO_BVS AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, spear in right, shield decorated with dot pattern in left

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma seated facing in hexastyle temple, Victory in right hand, scepter in left

R * A in exergue

23mm x 25mm, 3.38g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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