Ancients
Probus (AD 276-282). AV aureus (20mm, 5.37 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5, brushed. Cyzicus, AD 277. IMP C M AVR P-ROBVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Probus right, viewed from front /SECVRITAS SAECVLI, Securitas seated left on high-backed chair, holding scepter in right hand and propping head with left hand. RIC 896. Calicó 4191 (R1). Rare! Surfaces lightly brushed, otherwise a cleanly struck and handsome aureus of this hard-working ruler.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD