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Probus - Serdica - RIC 886 Bust Type G
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maridvnvm
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Registered: January 2004
Location: Wales, United Kningdom
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Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
Rev:– VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive
Minted in Serdica (//KAΔ) Emission 4, Officina 4. Late 277 A.D (Pink). (280-281 Gysen)
Reference:– RIC 886 Bust type G
Nice decorated shield. Stylised Medusa on front of cuirass.
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Rating:  9.00
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gorditranqu
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Registered: December 2007
Location: NRW
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April 21, 2008 9:37am
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Rating: 9
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The coinage of Probus is a highlight among the coin-products of the 2./3. century! And the error of the die-cutter by chosing the wrong legend makes this coin yet mor interesting.
Congratulations to Your nice piece.
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