Probus. 276-282 AD. AE Silvered 22mm 3.45gm Antoninianus Serdica mint. Toned VF

Probus. 276-282 AD. AE Silvered 22mm 3.45gm Antoninianus Serdica mint. Toned Very Fine.

Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield

Rev: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Probus galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath the horse. Mintmark KAB.

Ref: RIC 878G, B. Cohen 912.

During the reign of Emperor Probus (276–282 AD), Roman coins were "silvered" to maintain the appearance of high value silver Currency  despite being made almost entirely of base metals like bronze or copper.

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