Chronology: Pink's 4th emission of Ticinum, 278 CE.

Probus antoninianus RIC 322
RIC 322; KHM RÖ 47002 (this coin); Ticinum. Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this bust type in RIC.
OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Shield decorated with two rows of shield bearing soldiers.

REV.: ADLOCVTIO AVG   Cesures: AD_LOCVTIO A_VG

Emperor standing left on platform, with Praetorian prefect, addressing soldiers grouped around. Two standing nearest to platform each hold a horse and are accompanied by a captive.

Mintmark: //   [exergual line only]

Weight: 3.60 g.
Die axis: 22.3 mm.
Diameter: 11 h.


Image provided courtesy of Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Münzkabinett
From Collection Missong.

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