4th emission of Serdica, 277 CE (Pink) / 280-81 CE (Gysen).

RIC 888, Serdica. Bust type G. Denomination: Antoninianus.




OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.

REV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.

Mintmark: // KA•Γ•  KA dot Gamma dot

Weight:  3.20 g.
Die axis: 6h
Diameter: 23 mm.

Image provided courtesy of  CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP

CNG Electronic Auction 335, 24.09.2014








RIC 888 variant, Serdica. Bust type H. Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this bust type in RIC.




OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive.

Mintmark: //KA•Δ•    KA dot Delta dot

Weight: 4.51 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Walter Holt, Old Money.