OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO AVG = Sol in quadriga left, holding whip and globe in left hand, right hand hand raised
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIV
WEIGHT 2.89g
Rare variant of this otherwise popular and iconic in Probus' coinage reverse with Sol in quadriga with the the additional AVG[vsti] title in reverse legend instead of the popular abbreviated SOLI INVICTO legend, without the AVG.
A consular portrait of the finest style. Beautiful example with great details!
Provenance: London Coin Galleries auction 4 lot 21, June 2017 hammered at 180 GBP + buyer's premium!
