Probus, 276 – 282. Aureus, Serdica 276-282, AV 5.64 g. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG Helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield over shoulder. Rev. VICTORIAE Victory in slow quadriga l., holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, AVG. C 781 var. (with aegis). RIC 831. Biaggi 1628 (this coin). Calicó 4222 (this coin).
Very rare. A magnificent portrait of fine style struck on a large flan,
lovely light reddish tone and extremely fine
Ex Hess 3 May 1951, 264 and NAC 49, 2008, B.d.B, 401 sales. From the Biaggi and Retired Banker collections.
Price realized | 25'000 CHF |
Starting price | 20'000 CHF |
Estimate | 25'000 CHF |