PROBUS RIC 315 SOLD

OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: IOVI CONSERVAT
BUST TYPE: A2 = radiate, draped (Paludamentum) and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//TTI(cinum)
WEIGHT: 3.54g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 20-22mm
MINT: Ticinum
RIC: 315
COLLECTION NO. 1149

Note: scarce and desirable reverse struck during the very brief first emission at Ticinum.

Variant with dressed Jupiter (the other being nude Jupiter). RIC V fails to mention this distinction. 

Provenance: ex S. Luethi collection

Virtually as struck, with magnificent details and full original slivering. A stunning coin. Probably the best example of this type available!  

Collezione : 04 Probus - Ticinum