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Probus (276-282 AD) Antoninian, Serdica
Beautiful military bust of the finest style with Gorgoneion on cuirass and decorated shield (emperor on horse; soldiers in the background)! Very rare! Virtually as struck with full silvering! Great provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection = Ex Numismatic Fine Art (NFA) Auktion 33, 1994, 1204.
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield.
Reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG / KAB
Emperor on horseback, riding left, holding short sceptre and raising his hand, captive at his feet.
Billon, diameter 22 mm, weight 3,68 g.
Reference: RIC 837Grade: XF+/AU
Auction 17 2-9 Jun 2022, lot 55 (ex Skibniewski Coll.)
Collection : Probus