All military busts from Lugdunum, including this beautiful E1 bust, (struck during the 5th emmission) are either scarce, rare or very rare and are
always very sought-after by collectors.
Well struck with great details and almost complete original silvering remaining!
Provenance: purchased from CGB web shop in December 2015 = ex CGB Monnaies 59 auction lot 538 = ex Daniel Compas collection = ex PaulFrancis Jacquier auction 39 lot 602.
Obverse: Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield, legend:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG;
Reverse: Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, legend:
TEMPOR FELICI; In exergue I;
Silver, diameter 21-22 mm, weight 4,84 g, axis 1 h.
From the collection of a true connoisseur of Probus’ coinage
