Coin In Collection

Graudenz

Probus Ticinum SALVS AVG

Obverse: IMP _ C PROBVS AVG CONS III
Reverse: SALVS AVG
Emission: 6
Officina: 1
Bust type: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (Scipio)
Exergue marks: A / - // -
Literature: RIC 565var (unlisted bust H2)
Rarity: R3

Note: A very rare specimen from the rare first phase of the 6th Ticinum issue (according to K. Pink's classification) characterized by the lack of decorations in the mint coupon combined with a rare and sought-after dated title (CONS III)

Ref: ex.coll.U.Neumann