Lot 3906

Description

Probus, (A.D. 276-282), base antoninianii, Siscia mint, (4.61 gm), issued 280-1, obv. radiate draped bust to right of Probus, around IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, rev. Emperor to right receiving globe from Jupiter, around, CLEMENTIA TEMP, Z between, in exergue XXI, (cf.S.11960, RIC 643); similar issued 280, (5.18 gm), obv. similar cuirassed bust right, IMP C PROBVS P F AVG around, rev. PAX AVGVSTI, Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre, Q to right, XXI in exergue, (cf.S.12021, RIC 706); another (2.54 gm), obv. similar, rev. female standing right presenting wreath to emperor, around RESTITVT ORBIS, Z between, in exergue XXI, (cf.S.12021, RIC 731); similar (2.85 grams), Antioch mint, rev. CLEMENTIA TEMP, (RIC 922). Very fine or better, two with original silvering. (4)

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 83 (lot 3500 part).