{"product_id":"roman-empire-probus-bi-aurelianianus-ad-276-282-ngc-vf","title":"Roman Empire, Probus BI Aurelianianus, AD 276-282, NGC VF","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ancient Roman billon Aurelianianus struck during the reign of the Emperor Probus, who ruled from AD 276 to 282.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProbus was one of the significant military emperors of the late third century, taking power during a period of repeated political instability and pressure on the Roman frontiers. His short reign produced an extensive and varied coinage across portrait, military, religious and imperial types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin has been graded and encapsulated by NGC Ancients. The certification number below can be looked up on NGC's own verification page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire: Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor: Probus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReign: AD 276 to 282\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: BI Aurelianianus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Billon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: NGC VF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNGC notation: Flan flaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification number: 4283040-012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolder: NGC Ancients encapsulation, sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the flan flaw notation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flan flaw is an imperfection in the blank from which the coin was struck. It appears on the NGC label for this coin and is stated here rather than left out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Aurelius Probus ruled from AD 276 until 282. A career military commander, his reign was taken up with campaigns to stabilize Roman territory and meet threats along the frontiers. His coinage frequently pairs imperial authority with military success and traditional Roman religious imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient coin, sold sealed in its NGC holder. The grade and notation shown are NGC's, as printed on the label. Attribution beyond what the label states, including reverse type and mint, has not been established. Pryce House is independent of NGC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for private placement. Contact Pryce House for pricing and further detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pryce House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46122314235964,"sku":"4283040-012","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7111\/0204\/files\/554FB005-8737-42BD-A065-89E353CE4F9F_ec51157d-4638-462c-8672-06ba27d778d6.png?v=1788371254","url":"https:\/\/prycehouse.com\/products\/roman-empire-probus-bi-aurelianianus-ad-276-282-ngc-vf","provider":"Pryce House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}