Roman Empire, Probus, Antoninian Ticinum - extremely rare votis shield type

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Lot description

Grade: AU
Reference: RIC 328

Extremely rare and desirable bust type with shield decorated with the VOTIS X ET XX inscription. A highlight of any Probus collection. Only the 3rd specimen of this exact type known!

Ex Philippe Gysen collection

Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Reverse: CONCORD MILI; Emperor and Concordia clasping hands
BUST TYPE: F1 = radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (VOTIS X ET XX inscription on shield)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//PXXT
WEIGHT 3.74g / AXIS: 5h / DIAMETER: 20-23mm