Ancient Coins, Numismatic Books

Probus (276-282), Antoninianus, c. 278, Ticinum, cuirassed bust left in radiate helmet, holding circular shield and spear over shoulder, rev. hercvli pacif, naked Hercules standing facing, lion-skin over arm, holding club and laurel branch, vxxt in exergue, 4.37g/12h (RIC 376; C 284). Good very fine, scarce (£40-60)

Provenance:
Baldwin/Markov/M & M Auction XI (New York), 11 January 2006, lot 334