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OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: TEMPOR FELICI = Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopiae
BUST TYPE: E1= Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted (pseudo attic helmet) bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with emperor on horse
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//I
WEIGHT 3.38 g / AXIS: / DIAMETER:
MINT: Lugdunum
RIC: 103
BASTIEN: 206 (9 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO: 1008
Note: military bust of the finest style, with a beatiful decorated shield, spear, pseudo attic helmet and balteus across the cuirass. One of the finest known examples of this particular type!
Note: All military busts from Lugdunum struck only during the 5th emmission celebrating Probus' return through Lugdunum after his battles in Gaul, including this spectacular bust, are rare and very sought-after by collectors.
Provenance: London Coin Galleries auction 4 lot 21 (2017-06-01)
Collection : 02 Probus - Lugdunum