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LOT 2988
Probus BI Antoninianus. AD 281. Ticinum mint.
IMP C PROBVS AVG, radiate and mantled bust to left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre / SALVS AVG, Salus standing facing, head to right, feeding serpent; V to left, TXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 499 var. (star to right); probuscoins.fr 304. Good Very Fine.(2.97gr, 25mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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