Probus Rome RIC 204var (Bust H26)

Probus Rome   SOLI INVICTO

OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: S - O - LI I - NVICT - O

EMMISION: 2

OFFICINA: 2

BUST TYPE: H26 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio) and globe

FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: // R B
LITERATURE: RIC: 204var (Bust H26 unlisted)    ;    J.Guillemain, MPR: (unlisted)

RARITY: R3

Note: This coin published at Probus Coins Online (https://probuscoins.fr/); probuscoins.fr 516 (this coin)

Spectacular, extremely rare and desirable consular bust type with the emperor holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio) in one hand and additionally globe in the other hand (typically Probus is only holding scipio).

One of the rarest and most sought-after Probus busts.

Extremely rare. Unlisted by RIC and by Guillemain!

Great Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier auction 45 lot 1485 = ex Philppe Gysen collection ;  ex Skibniewski

Collection : Probus Rome