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OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE (Roma seated in temple)
BUST TYPE: F5 = radiate, cuirassed bust left holding spear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//R*ζ
WEIGHT 3.81g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-23mm
MINT: Roma
RIC: 197 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH F5 BUST)
J.Guillemain, MPR: UNLISTED (cf. 292 VAR.)
Extremely rare bust type at Rome mint!
Only the 2nd example of this exact type known (the other one was in Philippe Gysen coll. = Jacquier auction 45 lot 1496 = ex Italo Vecchi, London Auktion 5 (1997), 804)
Same obverse as die as coin from Helios auction 8 lot 515 sold in 2012 for 2200 EUR + fees (but with Adventvs Probi Avg reverse)
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Potrait of the finest style. Virtually as struck with stunning details and full original silvering and mint luster! A true gem!
Collection : Probus