RA87907. Billon antoninianus, Cohen VI 337, RIC V-2 83C corr. (neither this bust nor 1st officina listed), Hunter IV -, SRCV III -,
Choice VF, full circles centering, much silvering, some porosity, 1st officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, weight 3.783g, maximum diameter 24.3mm, die axis 0
o, 278 - 279 A.D.; obverse IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse MARS VICTOR (Mars the Victor), Mars advancing right, nude but for crested helmet and cloak tied in belt at waist and flying behind, transverse spear in right hand, trophy of captured arms over left shoulder in left hand; ex Beast Coins;
rare variety;
SOLD