Note: This coin was cited for RIC 312 of Ticinum and is a misdescribed coin of Siscia.
RIC 312

Chronology: Pink's 5th emission of Siscia, 278 CE.

Probus unlisted aureus, neighbour of RIC 603
Unlisted, neighbour of RIC 603; KHM RÖ 2274; Pink p. 52 [40] #14; Siscia. Bust type -, (E1*). Denomination: Aureus.
OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Shield decorated with three rows of helmeted soldiers, first row carrying shields.

REV.: VIRTVS PROBI AVG   Cesures: VIRTV_S PR_OBI AVG

Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy.

Mintmark: //    [exergual line only]

Weight: 4.91 g.
Die axis: 21 mm.
Diameter: 6 h.

Image provided courtesy of Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Münzkabinett

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