Watch List notes:

UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Aurum Barbarorum. Late 3rd-early 4th centuries. 'Aureus' (Gold, 21 mm, 4.80 g, 12 h), 'Probus Group A'. Imitating Probus, 276-282. IИP C H HHVW-V8IIS D AVC Cuirassed bust of Probus to left, wearing crested helmet and holding spear over his right shoulder and shield on his left. Rev. ƆIIITOHIH8 - OOCI Victory driving slow quadriga to left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond in her left. Aurum Barbarorum III, 2401 (more stylized). A beautiful piece with a very attractive portrait. Original suspension loop broken off, otherwise, very fine.


From the Aurum Barbarorum Collection.