Probus Lugdunum ABVNDANTIA AVG
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P - F AVG
Reverse: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Emission: 5
Officina: 4
Bust type: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated Emperor on horse attacking a lying prisoner)
Exergue marks: // IIII
Literature: RIC 15 ; Bastien 247 (3ex)
Rarity: R3
Note: All military busts from Lugdunum, including bust E1 (minted during the 5th issue), are either rare or very rare and always attract great interest from collectors! Bastien lists three examples: Missong Vienna (no. 52177), Oxford Ashmolean Museum, the third in private hands. Almost complete silver plating preserved, very rare in this condition.
Ref: 16.03.2025 Auction Eid Mar lot 292
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