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A work made of billon.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Probus

276-282

Roman; minted in Antioch (near modern Antakya, Turkey)

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Probus facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts a figure crowning the emperor, who holds a globe and staff.

Billon

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium