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LOT 2990

Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 278. Rome mint. 7th officina.

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, emperor on horseback to left, one hand raised and the other holding sceptre; captive seated to right in front, R(star)Z in exergue. RIC V.2 160; probuscoins.fr 3902; MPR 300. Very Fine.(3.66gr, 24mm, 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 2990

Probus BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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