Unlisted in RIC, extremely rare for Ticinum mint reverse type ADVENTVS AVG, celebrating Probus' arrival in Ticinum.
Very rare and desirable heroically nude bust type with spear and 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";
This particular coin is an unpublished UNICUM of the highest numismatic interest! One of the highlisths of the offered specialized Probus collection!
Great provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection
OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS AVG
BUST TYPE: F19 = radiate, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//PXXT
WEIGHT 3.80g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22,5 mm
