Watch List notes:

Probus, 276-282. Antoninianus (Billon, 23mm, 4.45 g 6), Ticinum. VIRTVS PROBI AVG Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Probus to left, holding spear with his right hand over his right shoulder and with a shield inscribed VOTIS / X ET XX held over his left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS INVICTI AVG / VXX / T Emperor on horseback galloping to right, spearing fallen enemy lying to right. Cohen 878 var. RIC 454. A very rare variant with the inscribed shield on the obverse. Well struck and attractive. Very slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, extremely fine.


From a European collection.