Probus Box: Father Of Modern Europe's Wine Industry (about 1750 years ago)

Probus Antoninianus Billon (NGC Certified) — Father of European Wine

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed billon Antoninianus from Probus — vineyard emperor reverses Domitian's vine destruction, orders soldiers plant wine across Gaul, Germania, Britannia (AD 276–282).

Wine Legion Design

• Obverse: Radiate portrait right — soldier-emperor titles

• Reverse: Providentia / Sol / Victoria — Crisis recovery symbols

Technical Specifications

• Material: Billon (silver-washed bronze, debased)

• Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius nominal)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Imperial Roman

• Date: AD 276–282

Viticulture Revolution Essential

• Reverses Domitian 92 AD vine destruction edict

• Soldiers dig vineyards across northern provinces

• Creates France, Germany, Britain wine regions

• Economic boost stabilizes Crisis frontiers

Collector Masterpiece

Crisis billon plants Europe's greatest wine heritage. Probus agricultural genius essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.