Roman Empire. Probus (AD 276-282). Aurelianus Rome - IOVI CONS PROB

Type: Aurelianus Date: 281 Workshop/city name: Rome Metal: billon Diameter: 20.5 mm Weight: 3.82 g. Exceptional specimen with no wear, centered on both sides with visible granulation. Very small bust, well struck. Beautiful high-relief reverse. Glazed brown patina with metallic reflections. Having preserved its striking shine and part of its original edge. OBVERSE Obverse inscription: PROBV-S P F AVG. Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus to the right with paludamentum draped, seen three-quarters forward (B01). Obverse translation: "Probus Pius Felix Augustus" (Probus pious and fortunate emperor). REVERSE Reverse inscription: IOVI CON-S - PROB AVG// R(FOUDRE)B. Reverse description: Jupiter, naked, cloak over the shoulder, standing to the left, holding a thunderbolt in the right hand and a long sceptre in the left. Reverse translation: "Iovi Conservatori Probi Augusti" (To Jupiter, the Protector of the Emperor Probus).

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