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PROBUS RIC 913 OFFICINA F PARMA SHIELD
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OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and (Parma) shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: Ћ//XXIMC
WEIGHT 3.62g / AXIS:6h / DIAMETER: 22-23mm
MINT: Cyzicus
RIC 913 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 562
NOTE: the Emperor is holding a small, round shield (Parma shield). This type of shield is eagerly sought-after by collectors. It was struck only in the mints of Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica and Cyzicus. While this type of shield is rare on Siscia and Serdica coins it is extremely rare on Ticinum and Cyzicus coins.
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