Roman Empire, Probus, Antoninian Roma

VF+ RIC VAR

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Description du lot

État de conservation: VF+
Littérature: RIC 204 var, Guillemain 161 (1 EX)

Spectacular, extremely rare and desirable consular bust type with the emperor holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio) in one hand and additionally globe in the other hand (typically the emperor is only holding scipio)

Provenance: Ex Philppe Gysen collection = Ex Paul Francis Jacquier auction 17 (1995)

OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO = Sol in spread quadriga facing the viewer, holding whip and globe in left hand, right hand hand raised
BUST TYPE: H26 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio) and globe
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//RE
WEIGHT 3.91g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-21,5mm