5th emission of Lugdunum, XII 277 - III 278.

Probus antoninianus / aurelianus RIC 78, Bastien
                  227b
RIC 78; Bastien 227b; Lugdunum. Bust type G. Denomination: Antoninianus.


OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Pseudo-Attic helmet. Cuirass with indeterminate decoration.
Stylized Gorgoneion surrounded by 4 rivets (?)
Plain shield with riveted rim. Spearshaft only.

REV.: FIDES MILITVM

Fides standing left, holding two ensigns.

Mintmark: // III

Weight: 3.11 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of  CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP

CNG Electronic Auction 385, 26 October 2016.




Last revision: 02.05.17