The obverse legend giving Probus the title of invincible!
Lot 339: ROMAN EMPIRE. Probus. AD. 276-282. Antoninianus. Rare! 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 369)
- Sold Winning Bid: $265
- 10 Bid(s)
ROMAN EMPIRE. Probus. AD. 276-282. Antoninianus (3.50 gm; 22 mm). Ticinum mint, 6th officina. 9th emission, AD 281. VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding shield and spear / SECVRIT PERP, Securitas standing facing, head left, leaning upon column to right and holding head; -/I//VIXXI. RIC V 527; Pink VI/1, p. 67. Wonderful example, possibly the best example of this rare type. RARE *VIRTUS PROBI INVICTI* PART OF THE EQVITI SERIES. There are a lot of Probus collections that are missing this coin. The obverse legend giving him the title of invincible is what makes it special. Wonderful strike on a nice broad flan. Brown patina. Choice Superb. Rare.
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 339
- Listing #: 184382
- Closed: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:52:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $300