| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: Probus, 276 – 282. Aureus circa 277-282, AV 21 mm, 5.41 g. IMP PROB – VS P F AVG Laureate bust l., wearing cuirass decorated with medusa and holding spear in r. hand over shoulder. Rev. V – B – IQVE PAX Victory in biga r., holding branch in r. hand and reins in l. C –. RIC 139. Biaggi 1626 (this coin). Calicó 4209 (this coin). Very rare, only very few specimens known. A beautiful and unusual bust of fine style. Two insignificant nicks: one at twelve o'clock on obverse and the other below the exergual line on reverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex NAC sale 31, 2005, 112. From the Biaggi collection. This coin is illustrated in The Roman Aurei by X. E. Calicó. Estimate: 15000 CHF |  |
