PROBUS RIC 525 SOLD

OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SECVRIT PERP = Securitas standing left, leaning on column, legs crossed, hand raised to head
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre 
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: I/-//VIXXI
WEIGHT 3.51g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC: 525
COLLECTION NO. 787

Note: THIS COIN IS PART OF THE CODED EQVITI SERIES (see the letter "I" in left field which is the 6th lettter in the 6-letter EQVITI phrase. This coin was struck by the 6th officina, i.e. officina "VI"; there were 6 officinae at Ticinum mint at that time; each one struck a different reverse with a different letter from the EQVITI code). For more information about the (A)EQVITI series see the below excellent article by Gert Boersema:

http://www.oudgeld.com/webbib/translation_codewords.htm

Scarcer variant with the letter "I" in LEFT field instead of right as usual. 

Perfect mint condition with full original silvering and spectacular details. A true gem, exceptionally rare in such a great condition. One of the best preserved Probus coins of this collection. 

Collection : 04 Probus - Ticinum