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OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: FELICIT TEMP
BUST TYPE: F1 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with rows of soldiers with shields)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: ζ/-//-
WEIGHT: 3,14 g
MINT: Ticinum
RIC: 539 var. (unlisted with VIRTVS PROBI AVG obverse legend and F1 bust)
COLLECTION NO. 1679
NOTE: Extremely rare reverse type at Ticinum in combination with a rare and desirable military bust without helmet and a beautiful shield decorated with rows of soldiers with shields.
This coin is part of the scarce first phase of Ticinum’s 6th emission (according to Pink’s emission classification) with greek numerals of officinae not accompanied by the XXI monetary reform mark. In the much more common and abundant second phase of 6th emission the greek numerals were followed by the XXI mark in the exergue.
This particular variant is apparently an UNPUBLISHED UNICUM of the highest numismatic interest!
Virtually as struck, with spectacular details and lovely dark patina.
Collection : 04 Probus - Ticinum