Chronology: Pink's 6th emission of Rome, 281 CE.

Probus gold quinarius RIC 148
RIC 148; King  4; Rome. Bust type E, (B*). Denomination: Quinarius aureus.
OBV.: PROBVS P AVG   Cesures: PROBV_S P AVG

Laureate, cuirassed bust right.

REV.: MARS VLTOR   Cesures: MA_RS V_LTOR

Mars walking or running right, holding spear and shield.

Mintmark: //   [exergual line only]

Weight: 3.23 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: ?

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Probus gold quinarius RIC 148
RIC 148; King 4; Rome. Bust type E, (B*). Denomination: Quinarius aureus.

Same reverse die as above.
OBV.: PROBVS P AVG   Cesures: PROBV_S P AVG

Laureate, cuirassed bust right.

REV.: MARS VLTOR   Cesures: MA_RS V_LTOR

Mars walking or running right, holding spear and shield.

Mintmark: //   [exergual line only]

Weight: 2.84 g.
Die axis: 12 h.
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Nomos AG.

Nomos Auction 5, 25 October 2011.


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