Description: Probus (276 - 282 AD). AE silvered Antoninianus, Ticinum mint 282 AD. IMP C PROBVS AVG; radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle / PROVIDENT AVG; Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre, Q in left field, star in right field, SXXI in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,52 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 490

Commentary: some minor encrustations, great details, silvering under brownish patina

History: Probus anulled the edict of Domitian from 92 AD that, for nearly two centuries, prohibited new vine cultivation and ordered destroying vineyards in the provinces.

Article Number: 051-08-05-41652