Large flan, typical for the 3rd emmission of Ticinum; very rare and desirable bust type of the best possible style with divergent wreath ties of the corona radiata.
Apparently only the 3rd example of this exact type known in the world! (the other two, including one from the Philippe Gysen collection, are cited by S. Estiot in her article 2006 article: "Une campagne germanique de l'empereur Probus: l'atelier de Ticinum en 277-278"
Obverse: radiate, cuirassed bust left, legend:
IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG;
Reverse: Fides standing left, with two ensigns, legend:
FIDES MILIT; In exergue VIXXT;
Silver, diameter 22-25 mm, weight 4,37 g, axis 12 h.
From the collection of a true connoisseur of Probus’ coinage
