Roman Empire, Probus, Antoninian, Serdica - very rare PIVS A stunning example of this sought-after obverse legend with the full PIVS title, with full original silvering remaining. Virtualy as struck! Apparently only the 5th known specimen of this exact type!  Provenance: PECUNEM auction no. 25 (SOLIDUS NUMISMATIK) lot 260 (November 2014) Obverse: radiate,  cuirassed bust right, legend:
IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG ; Reverse:  Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip, legend:
SOLI INVICTO ; in exergue  KA•Δ• Silver, diameter 22-24 mm, weight 4,14 g, axis 5 h. From the collection of a true connoisseur of Probus’ coinage
Bardzo ładny egzemplarz. Nieopisana w RIC odmiana dla tego typu popiersia. Zaledwie 5 znany egzemplarz tego typu! Awers: popiersie cesarza w zbroi i koronie promienistej, w prawo, w otoku legenda:
IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG; Rewers: Sol w kwadrydze na wprost, w otoku legenda:
SOLI INVICT-O, w odcinku  KA•Δ• ; Srebro bilonowe, średnica 22-24 mm, waga 4,14 g, oś 5 h. Reference: RIC 865 var (unlisted bust)
Grade: AU

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