Probus Ticinum RIC 448var

Probus Ticinum VIRTVS AVG

OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI _ AVG
REVERSE: VI - RTV - S AVG

EMMISION: 4

OFFICINA: 3

BUST TYPE:  E1= Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (shield decorated with rows of soldiers with shields)

FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS:  TXXT

LITERATURE: RIC 448var (unlisted for officina TXXT)

RARITY: R3

NOTE: Very rare reverse for Ticinum. Under Probus, the legend of the VIRTVS AVG reverse is usually associated with a standing figure (Roma, Mars, Emperor, etc.), which constitutes 99% of known types. However, in 278 in Ticinum, during the 4th issue, it was decided to break this trend and place the emperor on a horse oppressing a prisoner on the reverse. It was a one-time occurrence during this short-lived issue. This type of reverse has various versions characterized by positioning the prisoner

 ex. collection U.Neumann

Collection : Probus Ticinum