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ROME
PB (?) Tessera (24mm, 5.89 g, 2 h)
· FELICIA, counterclockwise around shield (perhaps a 3rd century oval scutum?)
Bundle of thunderbolts, S C flanking
Unpublished
The metal appears too light for lead and is perhaps pewter or some other alloy. Until the metal content is scientifically analyzed and found to be similar to other ancient objects, I remain unconvinced of it's authenticity.Ardatirion
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Probus QuinariusMint- Rome
Obv.- IMP C PROBVS AVG- Jugate bust of Sol and Probus left
Rev.- FELICIA-The Four Seasons as Children Playing
Exergue- TEMPORA
Size- 13mm
Weight- 1.70 grams
ex.Rutten&Wieland
Extra Notes per Barry Murphy and Martin Griffiths:
There are 3 specimens recorded in Cathy King's new book on Quinarii:
1 - Vienna
2 - Oxford, ex Hamburger October 19 1925, lot 1546
3 - Subak Collection, ex M&M 66, lot 834, ex Leu 20, lot 387
Very rare and atractive Probus AE quinarius from Rome mint.
Interesting variant not published in RIC with jugate bust of emperor and Sol left, not right as RIC nº 263 (Vol.V part.II. R4 rarity grade)
IMP.C.PROBVS AVG. Amazing reverse with the four seasons as children playing. FELICIA.TEMPORA. completes legends too. 1,70 grs.
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sev1Septimius Severus denarius Rome Mint 3.16 g Laureate head right, Felicias stnd. left holding caduceus in right hand, cornucopiae in left RIC IV 261, BMCRE 322, RSC135fordicus
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