Probus Ticinum RIC 572a var

Probus Ticinum SECVRIT PERPE

OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SECVRIT PERPE

EMMISION: 6

OFFICINA: 6

BUST TYPE:  B = raditae, cuirassed bust right (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)

FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS:  ς / - // -

LITERATURE: RIC  572a var (unlisted ς in left field)

3,50g / 23mm

NOTE: Very rare SECVRIT PERPE variant of the popular SECVRIT PERP legend.

According to Pink's classification, the coin belongs to the rare first phase 6 Ticinum issue characterized by the lack of decorations in the mint section and Greek letters in the field. This particular type of legend was minted exclusively in the 3rd and 6th offices, with coins minted in the 3rd office being much rarer than those from the 6th.

 ex. collection U.Neumann

Sammlung : Probus Ticinum