Probus Ticinum VOTIS X ET XX FEL
Obverse: VIRTV-S P–ROB-I AVG
Reverse: VOTIS X ET XX FEL
Emission: 3
Officina: -
Bust type: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
Exergue marks: -
Literature: RIC 459
Rarity: R3
Note: Extremely rare and desirable reverse type struck only at Ticinum during the third issue in 277 AD celebrating Probus' victorious campaign against the Alamans and Juthungs.A sought-after and desirable type in the entire Probus coinage, the 6th known specimen in the world; according to S. Estiot (the second in private hands)
Ref: ex.coll. Skibniewski
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