Chronology: Pink's 6th emission of Siscia, 279 CE.

Note: Pink p. 57[45] assigns this to Rome's 5th emission but it is very clearly of Siscia.

Probus aureus RIC 579
RIC 579; Siscia. Bust type -, (-).  Denomination: Aureus.

OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG   Cesures: VIRTVS PRO_BI AVG

Helmeted, cuirassed bust left.
Helmet decorated with Victory in biga left, and ram's head (Golden Fleece?)

REV.: P M TRI P / COS III

Emperor in quadriga right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

Mintmark: //

Weight: 6.68 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of : H.D. Rauch

Rauch Auction 75, 28.04.2005.


Probus aureus RIC 579v
RIC 579 variant; Hunter 182 pl. 44 (same dies); Siscia. Bust type -, (-).  Denomination: Aureus.
Not listed for this bust type in RIC.
OBV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG   Cesures: VIRTV_S PROBI AVG

Helmeted, cuirassed bust right.
Helmet decorated with Victory in biga right, and ram's head.

REV.: P M TRI P / COS III

Emperor in quadriga right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

Mintmark: //

Weight: 6.05 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Freeman & Sear


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