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Roman Empire, Probus, Antoninian Ticinum - extremely rare bust

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Grade: AU
Reference: RIC 368 var. (F19 bust unlisted)

Rare and sought after obverse legend with the INVICTVS (invincible) title in combination with a very rare and highly desirable heroic bust 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").

Only the 4th known example of this type known! Beautiful example with almost full silvering!

OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG
REVERSE: FIDES MILIT = Fides standing left, holding sceptre and standard
BUST TYPE: F19 = radiate, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//VIXXT
WEIGHT 3.05g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21-24mm

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VIII RDA Auction (November 20-21)
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Date
20 November 2021 CET/Warsaw
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Start price
173 EUR
Grade
AU
Hammer price
306 EUR
Overbid
177%
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Rzeszowski Dom Aukcyjny

VIII RDA Auction (November 20-21)
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