Lot 3905

Description

Probus, (A.D. 276-282), base antoninianii, Siscia mint, (4.22 gm), issued 278, obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, helmeted cuirassed bust left, with shield and spear over shoulder, rev. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars walking right, XXI in exergue, (S.12071, RIC 816); another similar (4.24 gm), obv. similar with additional P F, rev. similar **ED* between, with Jupiter presenting Victory, (S.11961, RIC 922); similar (3.74 grams), issued 280-1, obv. around RESTITVT ORBIS, emperor receiving wreath from female, (S.12021, RIC 925); another (3.63 grams) obv. no P F, rev. similar with crescent between in exergue KA, (RIC 928). Very fine or better, one with part original silvering. (4)

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 83 (lot 3501 part).