CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Probus
- Denomination:
- Silvered Antoninianus
- Composition:
- Billon, originally with silvered surfaces
- Date:
- 279 AD, 4th emission
- Obverse:
- IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Probus left, holding spear and shield
- Reverse:
- ADVENTVS AVG, Probus, in military attire, on horseback left, raising his right hand in salute and holding sceptre in his left; to left, seated captive; in exergue: R, *, Γ
- Reference:
- RIC V, part 2, 157 (bust type G); Cohen VI 39; Pink VI-1, p. 58
- Size:
- 24.85mm, 3.6g, 12h
- Province:
- Roman Empire, Rome mint, 7th officina
- Grade:
- Choice EF, boldly struck, attractive brown surfaces, obverse almost as struck, some sediment and corrosion on reverse
- Provenance:
- ex Numismatik Naumann GmbH Auction 77 (6 May 2019) Lot 1141 (part of)
- Information:
- Obverse almost 'as struck'
Probus was a military Emperor. On reaching adulthood he joined the military where he proved himself capable, enough so that he was later appointed governor of the East by the emperor Tacitus. When Tacitus died, Probus was proclaimed emperor by his soldiers. During his reign, he was successful in his campaigns in Gaul and in strengthening the Rhine and Danube frontier against the Germanic tribes.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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