Probus. AD 276-282. AV Aureus (20.5mm, 6.13 g, 6h). Rome mint. Special emission, AD 281/2. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 565. Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Probus. AD 276-282. AV Aureus (20.5mm, 6.13 g, 6h). Rome mint. Special emission, AD 281/2. IMP PROB VS AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield on shoulder; gorgoneion aegis on cuirass / SOLI INVICTO COMITI AVG, radiate and draped bust of Sol right. RIC V 138; Pink VI/1 pp. 58-9; Calicó 4204. Toned, a few light scratches. EF.

Marcus Aurelius Probus was one of a series of tough Balkan military men who rescued the Roman Empire from certain destruction in the late third century. He was the son of a peasant gardener who entered the army as a teenager and rose steadily through the ranks. By AD 276, he had achieved command of the Roman field armies in Syria and Egypt and was well-positioned to seize the throne when the elderly emperor Tacitus died. His reign was one of constant, frenetic military activity, racing from one frontier to the other to confront and defeat enemy invaders or internal usurpers.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 129 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2025. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 13 May at 2 PM ET.

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