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LOT 3751

Roman Imperial, Probus and Maximianus Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 3rd-4th century AD.

Incuse of IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / Incuse of CONCORDIA MILITVM, emperor standing to right, holding short sceptre, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing to left, holding sceptre. Δ in lower centre field. In exergue XXI. For obverse cf. RIC V.2 925 (obverse of Antoninianus of Probus, Rome); for reverse cf. RIC V.2, 621 (reverse of Antoninianus of Maximianus Herculius, Antioch). Condition as seen.(3.27gr, 27mm, 8h.).

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 3751

Roman Imperial, Probus and Maximianus Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £150

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