Note: These coins are from RIC "Period II" and should occur later in the catalogue.

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

Probus antoninianus/aurelianus RIC 18, Bastien 253
RIC 18; Bastien 253; Lugdunum. Denomination: Antoninianus.
OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back.
Shield with sinuous & riveted rim and a central boss.
Pointed spear.

REV.: ABVNDANTIA AVG

Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae.

Mintmark: // IIII

Weight: 4.46 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Philippe Gysen.

Probus antoninianus/aurelianus RIC 18v, Bastien 254
RIC 18; Bastien 254 (this coin); Lugdunum. Denomination: Antoninianus.

Gloucester 899 (this coin).
OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back.
Shield with sinuous & riveted rim; decorated with a Gorgoneion.
Pointed spear.

REV.: ABVNDANTIA AVG

Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopiae.

Mintmark: // IIII

Weight: 4.12 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: 23 mm.

Image provided courtesy of the British Museum

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Last revision: 02.05.2017