PROBUS RIC 913var. SOLD

Obverse:  IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG 
Reverse:  VIRTVS PROBI AVG (Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left hand holding sceptre, at foot, captive,)
Bust: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield, 

Exergue / Field: -/-//A

diameter 22-23 mm, weight 4,01 g, axis 6 h. 
RIC 913 var. (unlisted with "A" in exergue)

Note: Only the 2nd known example of this type. Beautiful Shield decorated with emperor on horse spearing lying enemy (Virtvs scene).

Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 45 lot 1723 = ex Philippe Gysen famous Probus collection. 

Collection : 07 Probus - Cyzicus