Roman Empire. Probus (AD 276-282). Aurelianus Rome - IOVI CONS PROB AVG, Jupiter

Type: Aurelianus
Date: 281
Workshop/city name: Rome
Metal: billon
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Weight: 3.82 g.

Exceptional specimen with no wear, centered on both sides with visible granulation. Very small bust, well struck. Beautiful high-relief reverse. Glazed brown patina with metallic reflections. Having preserved its striking shine and part of its original edge.

OBVERSE
Obverse inscription: PROBV-S P F AVG.
Obverse description: Radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus to the right with paludamentum draped, seen three-quarters forward (B01).
Obverse translation: "Probus Pius Felix Augustus" (Probus pious and fortunate emperor).

REVERSE
Reverse inscription: IOVI CON-S - PROB AVG// R(FOUDRE)B.
Reverse description: Jupiter, naked, cloak over the shoulder, standing to the left, holding a thunderbolt in the right hand and a long sceptre in the left.
Reverse translation: "Iovi Conservatori Probi Augusti" (To Jupiter, the Protector of the Emperor Probus).