Probus, 276-282. Antoninianus (Silvered bronze, 21 mm, 3.75 g, 6 h), Lugdunum, 276. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus to right. Rev. ORIENS AVG / III Sol walking right, holding olive branch in his right hand and bow in his left, left foot resting on a captive in oriental dress kneeling right, head left. Bastien 169. Cohen 387. Gysen -. RIC 45. Minor die wear and the reverse struck from a clashed die, otherwise, extremely fine.


Clashed dies occur when, during the striking process, no blank flan is accidentally placed between the dies. The reverse die then strikes the obverse die with such force that it leaves an impression, which can be seen on all subsequently struck coins - including our specimen.