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LOT 3243

Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.

Ticinum mint; struck AD 278. 4th emission; 1st officina. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate bust to left, seen from behind, holding square shield and spear / VIRTVS AVG, Mars advancing to right, holding transverse spear with left hand and trophy on right shoulder; PXXT in exergue. RIC V.2 - (cf. 430 var.); probuscoins.fr 2276. Near Extremely Fine. Very rare bust type.(3.57gr, 23mm, 6h). [No Reserve]

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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Very Rare Bust Type

LOT 3243

Probus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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