PROBUS RIC 317 SOLD

OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: PERPETVITATE AVG
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//QTI
WEIGHT 3.90g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 20-22 mm
RIC: 317
COLLECTION NO. 1537

Rare and very desirable reverse type struck only during the very brief first emmission at Ticinum. Emperor's portrait still resembles Florian.

This reverse type has three legend variants (all listed under RIC 317): PERPETVITATE AVG; PERPETVITA AVG and PERPETVIT AVG.

Provenance: Ex Philippe Gysen collection

Collection : 04 Probus - Ticinum