Lot 3574

Description

Egypt, Alexandria, Probus, (A.D. 276-282), billon tetradrachm, year 3 = A.D. 277-278, (7.864 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Probus to right, around A K M AVP **P*POBOC CEB, rev. eagle standing facing with open wings, wreath in beak, L **G* across field, (S.12127, BMC 2433, Milne 4565, Koln 3131); Maximianus, (A.D. 286-305), billon tetradrachm, year 2 = A.D. 286-287, (6.550 grams), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Maximianus to right, around A K M OVA MA**X*IMIANOC CEB, rev. L B across, Elpis standing to left, holding flower and lifting dress, (S.-, BMC 2555, Milne 4814, Koln 3285). Very fine - extremely fine. (2)

Both with collector's descriptive tickets and first with dealer ticket from San Diego Coin & Bullion company.