Lot 93: PROBUS. 276-282 AD. Antoninianus. Lugdunum mint. 8th emission, late 281 AD.

AUCTION: Sale 245

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PROBUS. 276-282 AD. Antoninianus (22mm - 3.13 g). Lugdunum mint. 8th emission, late 281 AD. IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / PIET-AS AVG, Pietas, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar; III. RIC V 96; Bastien 359. Near EF, nearly fully silvered.

Bastien doesn't make any distinctions in the reverse of this issue, but there appear to be two different varieties. One variety shows a veiled figure, probably representing Probus, sacrificing, while the other shows a non-veiled figure sacrificing, as on this coin and Bastien 359b. The veiled figure appears to be the more common of the two, with Bastien only illustrating one without the veil.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 93
Listing #: 237655
Closed: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:04:00 PM CT
Estimate: $60

Sold Winning Bid: $67
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 93
Listing #: 237655
Closed: Thursday, April 22, 2010 8:04:00 PM CT
Estimate: $60