AR21 - Probus L Γ

Features

Issuer	Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor	Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	277-278
Composition	Billon
Weight	7.84 g
Diameter	21 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 545467
References	RPC Online X# 75782 British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 10. From Valerian to Diocletian (AD 253–297). British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press.

Obverse

Laureate and cuirassed bust of Probus, right, seen from front

Lettering: Α Κ Μ ΑΥΡ ΠΡΟΒΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Πρόβος Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Augustus

Reverse

Eagle standing right, holding wreath in beak; behind, palm

Lettering: L Γ

Unabridged legend: ἔτους γʹ

Translation: of year 3

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (277-278)

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