Davissons Ltd.
Auction 40 3 Mar 2021
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Probus. A.D. 276-282. Billon antoninianus. 3.95 gm. 23 mm. Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. A.D. 276-277. His radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman; VIRTVS PROBI AVG / Probus riding horse left, holding long scepter and raising hand; bound captive seated to left; ADVENTVS PROBI AVG around, A in exergue. RIC V.2 904. Extremely Fine; attractive type, good style and well executed, well struck and well centered on a large flan with intact and iridescent silvering; hairline striking split at 4'.