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Bronze Aurelianianus - Æ 24-25 mm - 5 grams - Die axis 12:00 - Struck AD 279. |
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[IM]P C PROBVS AVG (Imperator Caesar Probus Augustus).
Radiate, cuirassed and bearded emperor facing right. |
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SECVRIT PERP (Securitas Perperuit - Eternal Security).
Securitas standing, in Stola, full front facing left. With left arm leaning on column, right arm raised with hand on head (pensive ?). |
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"SXXI" : S = Officina 2 (P was officina 1). XXI probably stands for the coin being silvered to 1/20th of it's weight.
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Minted in Ticinum. Following www.cgb.fr (../monnaies/rome/r05/tab_emis_monet_probus.html) it is
in all probability from the 6th emission dated AD 279.
Obv. : Good - Rev. : Good - Both sides (rev. more) have red 'lacquer' on them.
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