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Nomos 15

22 October 2017
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 175 CHF
Hammer Price:  140 CHF
Lot 285

Probus, 276-282. Antoninianus (Billon, 23 mm, 3.87 g, 12 h), Rome mint, 6th officina, 279. IMP PRO-BVS AVG Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Probus to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and covering his left with a shield. Rev. ADVENTVS AVG /R(crescent)ς Probus on horseback to left, holding long scepter in his left hand and raising his right in salute; to left, bound captive seated left and looking back towards the emperor. Cohen 39. Pink VI/1, p. 45 RIC 157. Sharply struck, with intact silvering, and an impressive portrait bust. Extremely fine.



The obverse legend break is rather an unusual one (but see below).

Online bidding closes: 22 Oct 2017, 12:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 13:52:10 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:140 CHF

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