RA76278. Billon antoninianus, Pink VI-1, p. 63; RIC V-2 445(R) var. (cuirass); Cohen VI 810 var. (same); Hunter IV 135 var. (same, obv legend); SRCV III 12059 (same),
Choice EF,
fantastic heroic bust, unusual obverse legend, excellent centering, most silvering remains, some light corrosion, 4th officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, weight 3.359g, maximum diameter 23.2mm, die axis 180
o, 4th emission, 278 A.D.; obverse VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG, radiate bust left from behind, spear left in right hand, back bare but for balteus over right shoulder and rectangular Aegis shield with square corner on left shoulder; reverse VIRTVS AVG (the valor of the Emperor), Virtus standing left, wearing helmet and military garb, Victory offering wreath in right hand, resting left hand on grounded shield, spear leaning against left forearm, QXXT in exergue;
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