Probus Siscia SPES AVG N
Obverse: I - MP PROBVS INV AVG
Reverse: SPE - S AVG N
Emission: 2
Officina: -
Bust type: E2 var.= Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed and draped bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with Gorgoneion), seen from rear
Exergue marks: XXI
Literature: RIC 790 ; Alfoldi 085.002 (2ex)
Rarity: R3
Note: Extremely rare type of military bust facing left with a gorgoneion on the shield, additionally featuring the rare reverse Spes Avg N, minted exclusively in Siscia during a short second mintage (the famous Invictvs series with INV[ictvs] in the obverse legend). The reverse legend emphasizes the close ties of the city of Siscia, where this coin was minted, with Probus, referring to the emperor as Noster.
Ref: ex Paul Francis Jacquier aukcja 45 lot 1517 ; RDA 10.04.2022
(ex Skibniewski)
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