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Probus (276-282 AD) Antoninian, Rome
Rare and desirable reverse type. RIC V.2 desribes incorrectly the figure on the reverse as 'soldier' however one can clearly see a bare breast of the figure - which is the attribute of the amazons. The personnification of Virtvs was often depicted as an amazon in the Roman coinage. Virtually as struck with full silvering and mint luster. Exceedingly rare in such an exceptional state of preservation!
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
Reverse: VIRTVS AVGVSTI / RE
Virtus standing, dressed as amazon, holding shield and spear.
Billon, diameter 22,6 mm, weight 3,49 g.
Reference: RIC 234, J.Guillemain, MPR 160 (only 11 ex.cited)
Grade: XF+
Ex: Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Auction 17 2-9 Jun 2022, lot 20 (Skibniewski Coll.)
Collection : Probus