PROBUS RIC 383 FLORET SOLD

OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ERCVLI PACIFERO
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with floret
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//VIXXT
WEIGHT 4.18g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC: 383
COLLECTION NO. 1051

NOTE: beautiful military bust of the finest style with very rare shield decorated with floret. Large flan typical for Ticinum 3rd emmission celebtrating Probus' victorious campaign against the Germans in 277-278 A.D. 

Very rare star in reverse field!   

Sammlung : 04 Probus - Ticinum