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LOT 2987
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 281. Rome mint. 6th officina.
IMP PROBVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / ADVENTVS AVG, emperor riding to left, holding sceptre and raising hand in salute; captive seated below to left, R(star)ς in exergue. RIC V.2 157; probuscoins.fr 1972. Very Fine.(4.18gr, 23mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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