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BVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO = Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with two rows of soldiers with shields)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 4.49 / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22,5-24mm
RIC 867 VAR. (E1 BUST AND KAA UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 901
Rare and desirable INVICT[vs] title. This particular variant with E1 bust is very rare!
Sol was the favorite and most frequently depicted God of the Roman pantheon in Probus' coinage. There are numerous variants of reverses with Sol; however the depiction of Sol in quadriga (left or central/spread) remains undoubtedly an iconic, classis reverse for Probus . This reverse type was struck in Lugdunum, Rome, Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica and Kyzikos mints, with each mint having its unique style.
Virtually as struck with almost full original silvering and great details. Exceedingly rare in such an exceptional state of preservation!
Collection : 06 Probus - Serdica