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LOT 3346

Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.

Serdica mint; struck AD 276. 2nd officina. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate bust to left, wearing imperial mantle, and holding eagle-tipped sceptre / SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe; KAB in exergue. RIC V.2 862; Pink VI/1 p. 45. Extremely Fine.(3.89gr, 23mm, 12h.).

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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 3346

Probus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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