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. marti pacif, Mars in military attire hurrying left, holding shield, spear and laurel branch, qxxi in exergue, 4.12g/10h (RIC 509; C 358). Extremely fine with light silver wash (£50-70)

Provenance:
Baldwin/Markov/M & M Auction XI (New York), 11 January 2006, lot 335