Lot 3696

Description

Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon antoninianus, Rome mint, (4.242 grams), obv. radiate bust of Probus to right, around IMP PROB VS P F AVG, rev. around IOVI CONS PROB AVG, Jupiter standing to left, holding sceptre and thunderbolt, in exergue thunderbolt between R and B, (S.3352, RIC 173, C.306). Attractive red-brown patina with some silvering, extremely fine and scarce.

Ex Freeman & Sear, Mail Bid Sale 7, February 22, 2002 (lot 560, illustrated) and with ticket.