UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Pseudo-Imperial coinage. Late 3rd-early 4th centuries. 'Aureus' (Subaeratus, 20 mm, 1.73 g, 7 h), 'Plated Group'. Imitating Probus, 276-282. D[...]OZIIMLIII O Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Probus to left, holding spear over his right shoulder. Rev. [...]ZII II O И=HO Roma, helmeted, seated left on throne, holding wreath (or stylized Victory?) in her right hand and spear in her left; between throne and spear, Ƨ. Edge chipping and some breaks in plating, otherwise, good very fine.


This lovely piece combines the military bust of Probus from lots 2401 and 2403-2405 above with the reverse of lot 2410. The latter is carefully reproduced down to the annulets on Roma's chest and the mirrored Ƨ between the throne and the spear. Were it not for the edge chipping, we would likely also find a decorative zigzag line in the exergue.