Probus. AD 276-282. AV Aureus (22mm, 6.55 g, 12h). Siscia (or Cyzicus) mint. 4th emission, AD 277. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / AD VENTVS AVG, Probus, laureate and in military dress, on horseback left, his right hand raised in salute, holding vertical scepter with his left; before, preceded by Victory advancing left, holding wreath with her extended right hand and palm frond with her left. RIC V 582 (Siscia) & 890 (Cyzicus); Pink VI/1 p. 48-50; Calicó 4138. Lightly toned with underlying luster, slightly double struck, a few nicks and scuffs on Probus’ portrait. VF. Extremely rare.
Price realized | 6'000 USD |
Starting price | 3'000 USD |
Estimate | 5'000 USD |