Probus (276-282) Antoninian, Ticinum Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Radiate, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, seen from rear; wide wreath ties of the corona radiata
Reverse: HERCVLI PACIF / SXXT Hercules standing left, holding olive branch, club and lion's skin. Bilon, diameter 20,4 x 23,8 mm, weight 4,19 g. Very rare and desirable heroically nude bust type with spear and 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. Scarcer variant with wide (instead of joined as usual) wreath ties of the corona radiata.
Awers: Heroiczne popiersie cesarza w koronie promienistej z egidą, w lewo, trzymające włócznię, w otoku legenda VIRTVS PROBI AVG Rewers: Herkules stojący w lewo, trzymający gałązkę oliwną, skalp lwa i maczugę, w odcinku SXXT, w otoku legenda HERCVLI PACIF Srebro bilonowe, średnica 20,4 x 23,8 mm, waga 4,19 g.
Reference: RIC 376
Grade: XF+
ANCIENT COINS
Price realized | 211 EUR |
Starting price | 209 EUR |