Lot 4660

Description

Probus, (A.D. 276-282), silver antoninianus, Rome mint (4.44 g), obv. radiate cuirassed bust to right of Probus, around PROB PF AVG, rev. Mars in military attire advancing left, holding olive branch and shield, around MARTI PACIF, RQ in exergue S, (S.12821, RIC 177); Diocletian, (A.D. 284-305), AE follis, Ticinum mint, issued A.D. 300, (9.20 g), obv. laureate head of Diocletian to right, around IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, rev. around SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopiae, PT in exergue, (S.12821, RIC 45a). Extremely fine/nearly extremely fine. (2)

First coin private gift 2005. Second ex Status International Sale 282 (lot 5654).