RIC 776

Chronology: Pink's 2nd emission of Siscia, 277 CE.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 30; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed as unmarked in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI IN_VICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: -|- // - [No exergual line]

Weight: ?
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Martin Griffiths.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 30; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed as unmarked in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_LI I_N_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: -|- // - [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.99 g.
Die axis: 12 h.
Diameter: 20-21 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

Probus antoninianus RIC 776, Alföldi 73.31

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 31; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_N_V_ICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.90 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: 20-21 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Gorny & Mosch, GIESSENER MÜNZHANDLUNG

Gorny & Mosch Auktion 176, 10.03.2009.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 74, n° 3; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

Not listed in RIC for this officina in this emission.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI I_N_V_ICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Large wheels.

Mintmark: // A / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.82 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: 21 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° -, cf. n° 66-68 (different marks); Siscia.
Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: Antoninianus.

Same reverse die as below.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Cuirass decorated with a Gorgoneion.
Shield decorated with rider right attacking an enemy and a row of soldiers carrying shields.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_LI I_NVICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // Γ / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 4.08 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Helios Numismatik.

Helios Auction 5, 25.06.2010.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 35; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_LI I_NVICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // Γ / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.60 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Dimitre Genoff, Ancient Auction House.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 35; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI I_N_VICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // Γ / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.88 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Auctiones GmbH.

Auctiones eAuction 32, 21.12.2014.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 72, n° 2; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI I_NVICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
No clouds.

Mintmark: // Γ / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.73 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Philippe Gysen

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 72, n° 3; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this officina in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OL_I I_NVICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
No clouds.

Mintmark: -|_Δ // XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.63 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Glenn W. Woods.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 36; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this officina in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI IN_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // Δ / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.5 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 36; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this officina in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // Δ / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.5 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Angel Borisov, SILENOS Coins & Antiquities.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° -, cf. n° 66-68 (different marks); Siscia.
Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: Antoninianus.

Not listed for this officina in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Shield decorated with rider right, and a row of soldiers carrying shields.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_LI I_NVICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: -|^Є // XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.21 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Gorny & Mosch, GIESSENER MÜNZHANDLUNG

Gorny & Mosch Auktion 170, 13.10.2008.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 32; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this officina in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI I_N_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: -|^Є // XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.99 g.
Die axis: 12 h.
Diameter: 20-21 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 29; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

Same reverse die as this specimen of RIC 779.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: ^A|- // KA [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.57 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Philippe Gysen

Chronology: Pink's 3rd emission of Siscia, 277 CE.

Probus
antoninianus RIC 776, Alföldi 74.7

RIC 776; Alföldi type 74, n° 7; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_LI IN_VIC_TO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Large wheels.

Mintmark: // XXIB [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.83 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Philippe Gysen

RIC 776; Alföldi type 74, n° 7; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_LI I_N_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Large wheels.

Mintmark: // XXIB [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.61 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of The New York Sale

The New York Sale XX, 07.01.2009.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 42; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIΓ [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.58 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Michel Prieur, CGB.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 43; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXI∈ [No exergual line]

Weight: 4.54 g.
Die axis: 12 h.
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP

CNG auction 91, 19.09.2012.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 44; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_N_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIς [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.47 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 44; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI IN_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIς [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.46 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: 21 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Numismatik Naumann

Naumann Auction 45, 0.07.2016.

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

RIC 776; Alföldi type 74, n° -; Siscia. Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Shield decorated with Pegasus right.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI IN_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Large wheels.

Mintmark: // XXIP [No exergual line] Cesures: X_XI_P

Weight: 3.03 g.
Die axis: 11 h.
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

Probus antoninianus RIC 776, Alföldi 71.12

RIC 776; Alföldi type 71, n° 12; Siscia. Bust type G, (E). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI IN_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Heads of both horse pairs facing in opposite directions. Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIP [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.00 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: 20-23 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

Probus antoninianus RIC 776v, Alföldi 71.-

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 71, n° -; Siscia. Bust type -, (F8). Denomination: Antoninianus.
Not listed for this bust type in RIC, and Alföldi (!)

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOL_I I_NV_I_CTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Heads of both horse pairs facing in opposite directions. Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIP [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.62 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of H.D. Rauch

Rauch auction 84, 13.05.2009.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 64; Siscia. Bust type G, (E1). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIS [No exergual line] Cesures: X_XI_S

Weight: 3.59 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Solidus Numismatik

Solidus Auction 4, 16.11.2014.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 48; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOL_I INVI_CTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIT [No exergual line]

Weight: 4.18 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 48; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_N_VICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIT [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.6 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Ron Bude, Roman Lode

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 49; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOL_I I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIQ [No exergual line]

Weight: ?
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Plamen Arsoff, Ancient Treasures.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 71, n° -; Siscia. Bust type G, (E). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOL_I I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Heads of both horse pairs facing in opposite directions. Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIV [No exergual line]

Weight: 2.80 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of Barnaba Skibniewski.

RIC 776 variant; cf. Alföldi type 73, n° 62 (officina VI); Siscia. Bust type -, (F1).
Denomination: Antoninianus.

Not listed for this bust type in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Divergent wreath ties.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI IN_V_ICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIV [No exergual line]

Weight: 4.34 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Paul-Francis Jacquier, JACQUIER NUMISMATIQUE ANTIQUE

Jacquier Catalogue 39, 12.09.2014. Ex CGF 29, 2007.

RIC 776 variant; cf. Alföldi type 73, n° 62 (officina VI); Siscia. Bust type -, (F1).
Denomination: Antoninianus.

Not listed for this bust type in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Divergent wreath ties.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: S_OLI I_N_VICT_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIV [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.3 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Herbert Chavarria, Nemesis Ancient Coins.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° -, cf. n° 7 (officina V); Siscia. Bust type C, (A2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI IN_V_ICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIVI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.92 g.
Die axis: 12 h.
Diameter: 21 mm.

Image provided courtesy of CLASSICAL NUMISMATIC GROUP

CNG Electronic Auction 243, 27.10.2010.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 51; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SO_L_I I_N_VIC_T_O

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIVI [No exergual line]

Weight: 3.89 g.
Die axis: 6 h.
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of ROMA Numismatics

Roma E-Sale 4, 28.12.2013.

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 51; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOLI I_N_V_ICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIVI [No exergual line]

Weight: ?
Die axis: ?
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of Martin Griffiths.

RIC 776 variant; Alföldi type 73, n° 56; ; Siscia. Bust type C, (A2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

Gloucester 1511 (this coin).

Not listed for this officina in RIC.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOL_I I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // XXIVII [No exergual line]

Weight: 4.02 g.
Die axis: ?
Diameter: 22 mm.

Image provided courtesy of the British Museum

Chronology: concurrent with Pink's 6th emission of Siscia, 279 CE?

RIC 776; Alföldi type 73, n° 37; Siscia. Bust type H, (H2). Denomination: Antoninianus.

OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.

REV.: SOLI INVICTO Cesures: SOL_I I_NVICTO

Sol in spread quadriga, holding globe and whip.
Clouds under hooves.

Mintmark: // T / XXI [No exergual line]

Weight: 4.44 g.
Die axis: 12 h.
Diameter: ?

Image provided courtesy of HARLAN J. BERK

Gemini XIII, O6.04.2017. Ex HJB 83, 26.10.1994.

Last revision: 02.06.2018, 26-31.05.2018, 10.07.2017 [...]