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LOT 3338
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282.
Ticinum mint; struck AD 280. 5th officina. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / PAX AVG, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre; T in left field, VXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 517; Pink VI/1, p. 66. Good Very Fine.(3.74gr, 21mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3338
Probus BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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