PROBUS RIC 351 floret SOLD

OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: CONSERVAT AVG; Sol standing, looking left, right hand raised, left hand holding globe
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with floret
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//TXXT
WEIGHT 4.15g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm within dotted circle
RIC: 351 (shield decorations are not mentioned by RIC)
COLLECTION NO. 122

NOTE: Military bust of the finest style, large flan typical for Ticinum'ss 3rd emmission celebrating Probus' victorious campaign against the Germans in 277-278 A.D.; very rare shield decorated with floret!

Sammlung : 04 Probus - Ticinum