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CANCA-B163-2-10-239-RE

Metal Type:billon

Issuing Authority: Probus, Marcus Aurelius (c. 19 Aug 232-282)

Weight:3.88 g

Diameter:21.84 mm

Mint:Rome (Settlement)

Date: 276 CE - 282 CE

Denomination: antoninianus

Obverse Image Description:Bust of Probus mantled and radiate, left, holding a sceptre in his right hand surmounted by eagle. Border of dots.

Obverse Inscription:IMP PRO - BVS AVG

Reverse Image Description:Sol radiate driving quadriga, left, holding a globe and whip in left hand. Border of dots.

Reverse Inscription:SO - LI INVIC - TO. R [thunderbolt] Є in exergue.

Attached People: Marcus Aurelius Probus (c. 19 Aug 232-282) - Authority - ancient John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector

Bibliographic Source(s): The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume V, Pa..., page: 39, no. 202, notes:

Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No. 169 176 ............................................. 2 : 8
Head of Probus. IMP. PROBVS PF AVG.
× Apollo radiated in a Quadriga
the Horses rampant.
SOLI INVICTO
[medium line]
R ........ I
Casaubon See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 239 Head of Probus in his Hand
the Standard.
Inscription as the last
Reverse Sol radiated in his
Chariot as 232.
SOLI INVICTO
[short line]
R .... T.
Casaubon
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d 239 head of Probus in his Hand the
standard
Inscription as the last.
Reverse Sol radiated in his Car as 232
SOLI INVICTO
[short line]
R ............. T
Casaubon
See Entry in Catalogue