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2014.051.5Serdica; 4.48 g
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG; Probus, radiate, helmet, cuirassed, Medusa (Gorgon) head on breast plate, bust right; spear in right hand over right shoulder; shield decorated with Pegasus left and globules, over left shoulder.
Reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG; KADelta in exergue; Probus on horseback left; right hand raised in salute; scepter in left; captive on ground before on left.
Ref: RIC 837; cf Pink, Gysen, 4th Emission
gordian_guyFeb 23, 2014
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2014.051.1Cyzicus; 4.60 g
Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG Probus, radiated, wearing helmet, cuirassed with drapery on right shoulder, facing left, holding spear in right hand and shield decorated with Emperor on horseback right surrounded by soldiers carrying shields.
Reverse: ADVENTUS PROBI AVG; A in exergue; Emperor on horseback left, r. hand raised, l. holding scepter, captive on ground before (on left) seated left.
Ref: RIC 904; Pink VI/I pg 43.gordian_guyFeb 23, 2014
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Shield detail showing Emperor on horseback right surrounded by soldiers carrying shields.gordian_guyFeb 23, 2014
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2014.051.2Siscia, 3.66 g
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG; Probus radiate with helmet left, seen from the back, holding spear, decorated shield slung over back; strap across right shoulder; shield decorated with Emperor on horseback charging left, holding spear appearing to impale bound captive seated left.
Reverse: VIRTVS PROBI AVG XXIS in exergue; Mars striding left holding spear in right, and trophy over left shoulder.
Ref: cf RIC 816 [bust type not listed in RIC]; This bust type not listed in Alfoldi under Type 96, for this Officinagordian_guyFeb 23, 2014
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Detail of shield decorated with Emperor on horseback charging left, holding spear appearing to impale bound captive seated left.gordian_guyFeb 23, 2014
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2014.051.3Siscia, 3.25 g
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG; Radiate, wearing helmet, cuirassed bust right; holding spear in right over right shoulder; shield with Pegasus left and other decorations on left shoulder.
Reverse: ROMAE AETERNAE; XXIP in exergue; Roma seated left in hexa-style temple; holding globe(?) in extended right; scepter in left; shield beneath seat; wreath in pediment.
Ref: RIC 739; Alfoldi Type 60, no 14, though type 14 does not show the same decorated shield, only Pegasus shown and not additional decorations.
gordian_guyFeb 23, 2014
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