Probus Siscia VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F - AVG
Reverse: VIRTVS PRO - BI AVG
Emission: 4
Officina: 2
Bust type: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated Medusa)
Exergue marks: // XXIS
Literature: RIC 818 ; Alfoldi 098.052
Rarity: R3
Note: A very rare variant with a shield decorated with the head of Medusa. Alfoldi distinguishes two types of reverses, with the emperor on a galloping horse, left (type 98) and right (type 97), distinguished by the different positioning of the captive.
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