Probus Æ Quinarius. Rome, AD 281-282. Triumphal issue. PROBVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust right / MARS VLTOR, Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 266 var. (obv. legend); King 6 var. (same). 1.64g, 17mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
From a private UK collection;
Acquired from CGB.fr.
The quinarii of Probus are all very rare; the series was struck to celebrate Probus' triumph in Rome in AD 281.