Gemini, LLC
Auction X 13 January 2013
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
Probus. 276-282 AD. Aureus, 6.15g. (1h). Serdica. Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed right. Rx: MARS -V - I - CTOR Helmeted, nude Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder, barbarian seated on ground before him, supporting head with hand in attitude of mourning. Calico 4164 = Triton III, 30 Nov. 1999, lot 1169 (same dies). Obverse legend var. of Cohen 331 (120 Fr.) and RIC 824 (R ) corr., pl. VI.14 (same rev. die). FDC.
Ex Berk 139, 4 August 2004, lot 24.
Apparently only the second recorded specimen of this aureus with only P instead of P F in obverse legend. The same reverse die of our coin was also used with a P F obverse and with the obverse legend IMP C PROBVS INVICTVS AVG: see RIC pl. IV.14 and Calico 4165.
Ex Berk 139, 4 August 2004, lot 24.
Apparently only the second recorded specimen of this aureus with only P instead of P F in obverse legend. The same reverse die of our coin was also used with a P F obverse and with the obverse legend IMP C PROBVS INVICTVS AVG: see RIC pl. IV.14 and Calico 4165.