Probus, Antoninianus, 276-282
Serdika - Silver Plated Bronze - AU(55-58) - RIC:862
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Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga, holding whip
A very fine specimen, with some of the original silver plating still remaining on the flan. A very unusual type of reverse for an equally unusual mint.
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
SOLI INVICTO // KAA
4.13 gr
An “AU(55-58)” quality
As in numismatics, it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
About Uncirculated(55-58)
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has been in circulation but sufficiently little that its original beauty is preserved almost in its entirety. The wear is barely visible and any other defect can only be identified with a magnifying glass or a particularly keen eye. The number (55-58) indicates that between three quarters and almost all of the original luster remains.