Coin Item Number: 2189/161 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
'Aurelianianus' coin of Probus. Obverse: radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Aurelian, right facing. Reverse: Probus standing left facing, receiving globe from Jupiter, on which stands a right-facing Victory.
History Of Use
Coin in use during Roman Empire; 'Aurelianianus' (denomination); Emperor Probus. Minted in Antioch (present day Antakya).
Item History
- Made in Antioch, Hatay, Turkey between 276 and 282
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Coin
- Identification Number
- 2189/161
- Type of Item
- coin
- Material
- silver alloy metal
- Overall
- height 0.1 cm, diameter 2.1 cm, weight 4.59 g
Who
- Culture
- Roman
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Antioch, Hatay, Turkey
When
- Creation Date
- between 276 and 282
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2189/0161