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PROBUS BASTIEN 235
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OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: FIDES MILITVM
BUST TYPE: F6 = Radiate, cuirassed bust right, holding spear on right shoulder and shield in left hand, seen from inner side
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//III
WEIGHT 4.22g / AXIS 12h / DIAMETER: 22-23mm
Mint: Lugdunum
RIC: 81 VAR. (F6 bust unlisted)
BASTIEN: 235 (3 ex. listed)
COLLECTION NO: 303
NOTE: Spectacular, extremely rare and sought-after military bust type struck only at Lugdunum during the 5th emmission. A true gem and one of the highlights of my Probus collection!
7th known specimen in the world.
Provenance: CGB Auction Monnaies 43 lot 669
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