Probus Ticinum CONSERVAT AVG
Obverse: IMP C PROBVS P F A - VG
Reverse: CONSE – R - VAT AVG
Emission: 4
Officina: 3
Bust type: D7 = Radiate, helmeted, draped & cuirassed bust right, holding spear in right hand, and shield in left.
Exergue marks: // TXXT
Rarity: R3
Literature: RIC 349var (unlisted bust)
Note: Spectacular, extremely rare and extremely desirable bust type (D7)According to Prof. S. Estiot, a world-class expert in the field of Probus coinage, this is the 5th known example in the world.Two are in private hands, plus my piece (ex-Skibniewski), and two pieces are in museums in Vienna and Besancon.
Ref: ex.coll. Skibniewski
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