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LOT 2766
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Probus - Hercules Billon AR Antoninianus 277 A.D.
Ticinum mint. Obv: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate, helmetted, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, seen from back. Rev: HERCVLI PACIF, Hercules standing left, holding branch and club; lion's skin over arm; SXXT in exergue. Extremely fine.(3.96 grams, 22 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Ian Roper collection.
With coin ticket.
Literature
Emission 3 Officina 2; RIC 376v.
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LOT 2766
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Probus - Hercules Billon AR Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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