Probus Ticinum CONSERVAT AVG
Obverse: VIRTVS PR - OBI _ AVG
Reverse: CONS -E - RVAT AVG
Emission: 3
Officina: 3
Bust type: E1 = Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with floret)
Exergue marks: // TXXT
Literature: RIC 351 (Shield decorations not mentioned by RIC)
Rarity: R1
Note: A magnificent military bust, a large disc characteristic of the 3rd Ticinum issue celebrating the emperor's victorious campaign over the Germans, a very rare shield decoration with a floret
Ref: ex.coll. B.Skibniewski
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