Note: This reverse type appears to be unique for Probus, closest similar is RIC 45 of Lugdunum.
In previous reign, Sol type 9 (Aurelian) "Sol walking r., holding vexillum (sometimes trophy) in r. hand and globe surmounted
by a lunar crescent with l. hand, l. foot resting on a captive in oriental dress kneeling on the ground to r., head turned l. and r. hand raised."
Gloucester 156 (RIC 65 corr.) q.v.
Chronology: Pink's 4th emission of Ticinum, 278 CE.
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| Not listed, neighbour of RIC 309; Pink -;
Ticinum. Bust type -, (E*).
Denomination: "Denarius". AE Abschlag from aureus dies. Same obverse die as this coin |
| OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI
INVICTI AVG
Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. REV.: ORIENS AVG Cesures: ORIEN_S AVG Sol, facing, holding sceptre in right hand and globe
in left, trampling prostrate enemy in Parthian attire. Mintmark: // [no exergual line] Weight: 2.08 g. Image provided courtesy of Gorny & Mosch, GIESSENER
MÜNZHANDLUNG |
Last revision: 02.07.2019, 10.07.2018 [...]