Probus, summer 276 - September 282 A.D.

Interesting Probus Bronze Antoninianus looks like a Modern Serbian Copy but needs investigating, Maximum Diameter 22.2mm, Weight 3.65g, Die Axis 180^o.

 

Obverse - PROBVS PF AVG, Radiate and Cuirassed, bust right.

Reverse - ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor Riding left with Captive before, R wreath Δ in exergue.

 

Probus, summer 276 - September 282 A.D.

Marcus Aurelius Probus was son of a soldier and himself a simple soldier at the beginning of his career. By the reign of Aurelian he was one of the Empire's foremost generals. After the death of Tacitus he was declared emperor and after murder of Florian he was left undisputed master of the Roman world. He embarked on a series of economic revival programs bringing great peace and prosperity to the empire. Tragically mutinous soldiers, enraged at being employed on public building projects, murdered him.

 

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