ROMAN. Probus. A.D. 276-282. Antoninianus (3.39g). Siscia mint. 6th emission, A.D. 281. MP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / ORIE-N-S AVG, Sol walking left, raising right hand and holding whip; T / XXI. C -. RIC - (cf. 700). An example of truly amazing quality, with magnificent even toning over both sides. Superb EF. Extremely rare, with only a handful of examples recorded in CoinArchives; this piece is undoubtedly the finest known, far superior to the example in Paul-Francis Jacquier Auction 45, lot 1604, realised USD 220, and greatly surpassing the common bust type offered in Roma Numismatics E-Sale 41, lot 980, realised USD 400.

Estimate: AUD 250