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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 280 AD
Emperor Probus
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Radiate, helmeted and curiassed bust of Probus with shield and spear.
Reverse: Probus riding to right holding shield while spearing fallen enemy.
LEGEND
Obv: IMP M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Probus facing left, holding shield and spear. Rev: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Probus riding horse to the right, holding shield and brandishing spearing into a fallen enemy; KA•Δ• in exergue.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Antoninianus. Metal: AR Billon Silver. Weight: 3.67 grams. Mint: Serdica mint, 4th officina. Date: 280 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage V 878; Pink VI/1, p. 45.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution