Details
LOT 2377
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Probus - AE Medallion 276-282 A.D.
Rome mint. Obv: IMP PROBVS PF AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear forward and shield decorated with scene of profectio. Rev: MONETA AVG, three Monetae standing facing, heads left, each holding scales in their right hands above a stack of coins at their feet, and cornucopia in their left hands. Very fine. Very rare.(21.11 grams.).
Provenance
Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction VI, 29 September 2013, lot 990.
UK private collection.
Literature
Gnecchi II p.118, 24; Cohen 376.
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LOT 2377
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Probus - AE Medallion
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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