Roman medallions in the British Museum by Herbert A. Grueber BMC 2 (pag. 74) Obv. IMPCPROB VSPFAVG Bust of Probus 1., bearded and laur., wearing paludamentum and cuirass ornamented with head of Medusa; he holds on r. hand globe surmounted by Victory r. with wreath, and with 1. parazonium: border of dots. Rev. MONETAA VG Same type and border. M V55. PI. LIII. fig. 2. This medallion is plated, and shews traces of gilding. Diam. 38,1mm

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