Note: Extremely rare and desirable heroic bust type with aegis (Greek: αιγίς aigís 'goatskin', Latin: aegis) - in Greek mythology, the shield of the god Zeus and goddess Athena made from the skin of the goat Amalthea. RIC V.2 misinterprets aegis for "square shield").
The helmeted aegis bust is much, much rarer than the aegis bust without helmet (which in itself is already rare and very sought-after).
Virtually as struck with full silvering and great details! One of the highlights of this collection!
OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: HERCVLI PACIF
BUST TYPE: E8 = radiate, helmeted, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//SXXT
WEIGHT 3.69g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
