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Bronze Aurelianianus - Æ 22 mm - 5 grams - Die axis 05:00. |
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IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG (Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Augustus).
Radiate emperor, bearded, facing right, draped and cuirassed. |
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RESTITV[T ORBI]S (Restitutor Orbis - Restorer of the World).
Victory, standing at left, in Stola and crowned, upholding wreath with right arm, presenting it to emperor. Emperor standing cuirassed and wearing Paludamentum at right. Holding spear with left arm. His left hand is open ready to receive Victory's wreath. Both face each other. A * between them at their feet.
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KAB : KA = Greek for XXI, B = 2nd Officina. |
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Clear and lots of silvering on front and back. The use of XXI probably stood for it's type of coin, as a value marking or it's silver content (1/20th is silver). Minted in Serdica.
Obv. : Good - Rev. : Good - Needs a lot of cleaning !
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