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LOT 3697

Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 282. Ticinum mint.

VIRTVS PROBI AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding olive branch and sceptre; T to left, star to right, VXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 517; probuscoins.fr 4077/4111. Near Extremely Fine.(3.57gr, 21mm, 12h.).

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From a Cambridgeshire, UK, private collection.

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LOT 3697

Probus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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