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Maker(s):Probus (minted under)
Culture:Roman; Imperial
Title:Antoninianus of Probus
Date Made:276-282 CE
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Silvered Bronze
Place Made:Europe; Italy; Ticinum (Pavia)
Measurements:22mm; 4.353g
Narrative Inscription:  INSCRIPTION: obv., circumscribed on outer edge (stamped): VIRTVS PROBI AVG; rev., circumscribed on outer edge (stamped): HERCVLI PACIF
Accession Number:  MH 2004.13.319
Credit Line:Gift of the Estate of Nathan Whitman
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Probus radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield; VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Reverse: Hercules standing left, holding branch, lion skin & club, SXXT in ex.; HERCVLI PACIF

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

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