Probus. AD 276-282. AV “Heavy” Aureus (22.5mm, 6.54 g, 12h). Cyzicus or Antioch mint. Struck circa AD 281.CNG Feature Auction 115 Roman Imperial, Gold Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Probus. AD 276-282. AV “Heavy” Aureus (22.5mm, 6.54 g, 12h). Cyzicus or Antioch mint. Struck circa AD 281. IMP C M AVR P ROBVS AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CONS ERVAT AVG, Sol standing facing, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. RIC V 307, 891, and 915 (Ticinum, Cyzicus, and Antioch); Pink VI/1, p. 40 (Antioch); Calicó 4149; Biaggi 1614; Mazzini 175. Lustrous, a few light marks on reverse and edge. Good VF. Rare. |