Probus Ticinum ERCVLI PACIFERO
Obverse: VIRTVS PR - OBI _ AVG
Reverse: ERCVL - I PACIFERO
Emission: 3
Officina: 6
Bust type: E1= Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated floret)
Exergue marks: * / - // VIXXT
Literature: RIC 383
Rarity: R3
Note: A very rare shield decoration in the form of a foil. A distinctive large disc typical of Ticinum, from the third issue commemorating Probus's victorious campaign against the Germans in 277-278 AD. A very rare issue with a star in the reverse field.
Probably the third known example of this exact variety and definitely the best of the three!
Ref: ex.coll.B.Skibniewski
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