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

Probus aureus RIC unlisted, close to RIC 579
Not listed, Siscia. Bust type -, (). Denomination: Aureus.
RIC cf. 579 (for reverse type); Cohen cf. 453 (for rx. type); Calic̣ cf. 4177 (for rx. type).

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Laureate, draped, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back.
Shield decorated with stretched aegis, Gorgoneion in centre.

REV.: P M TRI P / COS III   

Emperor in slow quadriga right, holding sceptre, surmounted by eagle.

Mintmark: //

Weight: 6.78 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Messieurs Russo, NUMISMATICA ARS CLASSICA

NAC Auction 25, 25.06.2003; NAC Auction 52, 07.10.2009.


Last revision: 29.06.2018 [...]