Capture of Cerberus, 278 A.D.
Capture of Cerberus, 278 A.D.

Gold aureus of Probus, Siscia, 278 A.D.
 
IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding round shield and spear over shoulder
HERCVLI INMORTALI; Hercules advancing r. head l., holding lion skin and club, and dragging Cerberus.
 
RIC —; Pink VI/1 p.52, 9; Calicó —; Stoll —
 
Picture credit: Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. (Mail Bid Sale 84), 5.5.2010, lot 1390

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