Probus Antioch AE Aurelianus Restorer of the World 276 AD Authentic Roman Coin

Emperor: Probus
Denomination: Antoninianus billon
Mint: Antioch
Date: 276 AD
Reference: RIC 925 variant unlisted officina S
Size: Antoninianus module
Weight: 3.75 g

Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG meaning Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Augustus radiate draped and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: RESTITVT ORBIS meaning Restorer of the World female figure standing left crowning the emperor who holds a sceptre and globe officina mark S between figures mintmark XXI in exergue

Description: Authentic billon antoninianus of Probus struck at Antioch during his first year of reign. This is a rare and desirable variety because the officina mark S between the figures is not recorded in RIC and is absent from Christophe Oliva’s Antioch study. The Restitutor Orbis type celebrates the emperor as the restorer of order following the military crises of the third century. The coin retains original silvering which is uncommon for Antioch issues of this period and greatly enhances eye appeal. Early Probus antoniniani from Eastern mints are actively collected for their style and rare reverse combinations.

Condition: Choice very fine with remaining silvering guaranteed authentic

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