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Roman Coin: Probus, AE Antoninianus, 280 AD browse these categories for related items... Directory: Archives:Regional Art:Ancient World:Roman: Pre AD 1000: Item # 471605
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Poor Probus is a good example of the short-lived Roman military emperors who reigned in quick succession during the second half of the 3rd century A.D. M. Aurelius Probus was by all accounts a good soldier who was placed on the throne after his predecessor, Florian, was assassinated. During his reign from 276-282 A.D., Probus was constantly engaged in military actions and successfully withstood several attempted coups. However, he made the fatal error of proclaiming that a time would come when Rome would attain peace and wouldn't need the army. Not surprisingly, this statement was devastating to his support among the troops, and soon after he too was assassinated.
AGE: 280 AD CONDITION: The obverse is very crisp, thanks mainly to the overly-large flan. The reverse is considerably more worn and features a hexa-style temple with Roma seated in the interior. See RIC VII #185H and Cohen 531. DIMENSIONS: |
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