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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.)
Collection no. 1448
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!
Collezione : 03 Probus - Roma