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LOT 2992
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 276-282. Rome mint. 3rd officina.
PROBVS P F AVG, radiate bust to left, wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre surmounted by eagle / SOLI INVICTO, Sol riding to left in quadriga, holding globe and whip and raising hand; R(thunderbolt)Γ in exergue. RIC V.2 203. Very Fine.(3.80gr, 23mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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