Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 15Auction date: 1 June 2024
Lot number: 340

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UNCERTAIN GERMANIC TRIBES, Aurum Barbarorum. Late 3rd-early 4th centuries. 'Aureus' (Gold, 20 mm, 5.99 g, 1 h), 'Probus Group'. Imitating Probus, 276-282. ƆΛIOƧOTOCAOIƧOI-C Cuirassed bust of Probus to left, wearing crested helmet, holding spear over his right shoulder and decorated shield on his left. Rev. IƆΛOƆΓ - OƆIOΛI Trophy of arms between two seated captives. A very interesting and charming piece with an unexpected reverse. Plugged hole at 12 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise, good fine.


From the Aurum Barbarorum Collection, Part IV, Leu 13, 27 May 2023, 404.

The use of the military trophy reverse with seated captives on this charming coin is both unexpected and ironic, as it refers to Probus' numerous victories against Germanic tribes.

Estimate: 500 CHF