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OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ERCVLI PACIFERO (Hercules, the "peace bringer")
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with floret
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */-//VIXXT
WEIGHT:
RIC: 383
NOTE: beautiful military bust of the finest style with a very rare and desirable shield decorated with floret. Large flan typical for Ticinum 3rd emmission celebtrating Probus' victorious campaign against the Germans in 277-278 A.D. Very rare emmission with star in reverse field.
Apparently only the 3rd example of this exact variant known and definitely the finest of the three!
Collection : 04 Probus - Ticinum