Erymanthian Boar, 276-82 A.D.
Erymanthian Boar, 276-82 A.D.

Gold heavy aureus of Probus, Siscia, undated, 276-82 A.D.
 
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; Laureate and cuirassed bust l., wearing imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
HERCVLI ERYMANTHIO; Hercules standing facing., wearing lion skin and carrying the Erymanthian Boar over his shoulder.
 
RIC —; Cohen —; Calic̣ 5146
 
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 27), 12.5.2004, lot 485

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