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The Medusa on the shield is a VERY RARE occurrence at Serdica, along with type 2 reverse (Rearing hose and "standing enemy"). A beautiful example is well-silvered in EF. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

4th emission of Serdica, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, balteus, bust left, holding spear and Medusa on the shield. / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor galloping right, spearing enemy falling before, his shield lies behind him. KA.G. (G is Gamma).

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 23.5mm max
Weight: 3.73g
Catalogue ref: RIC 877

Category: ROMAN COINAGE
Sub-Category: AR and AE Antoniniani
SKU: Pr877Gmedusa (M)

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PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

The Medusa on the shield is a VERY RARE occurrence at Serdica, along with type 2 reverse (Rearing hose and "standing enemy"). A beautiful example is well-silvered in EF. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

For overseas (outside UK) sales, please see our pages on Sales Tax and Import VAT.