Note: Even though Cohen correctly described the reverse type on p. 337,
RIC does not list it, and otherwise confuses it for another VIRTVS AVG type elsewhere eg. RIC 448.

Cohen 846-848


Chronology: Pink's 6th emission of Ticinum, 279 CE.
Phase a, coins marked with officina only.

Probus antoninianus RIC unlisted, Cohen 848
RIC -, Cohen 848; cf. Pink p. 65 [53], ancillary reverses; Ticinum.
Bust type G, (E). Denomination: Antoninianus.

Reverse type not listed in RIC.
OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG   Cesures: VIRTVS PR_OBI AVG

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

REV.: VIRTVS AVG   Cesures: V_IRT_V_S AV_G

Emperor riding right, holding transverse spear; at foot, captive.

Mintmark: A //

Weight: 4.30 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of  CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP

CNG Electronic Auction 302, 08.05.2013.


Last revision:  24.05.2018 [...]