ALFOLDI 073.044 SOLD

OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO = Sol in spread quadriga, holding whip and globe in left hand, right hand hand raised; clouds underneath the quadriga
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXIζ
WEIGHT 3.85g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22mm
MINT: Siscia
RIC 776 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH XXIζ MINTMARK)
ALFOLDI 073.044 (2 ex. cited)
COLLECTION NO. 1412

Sol was the favorite and most frequently depicted God of the Roman pantheon in Probus' coinage. There are numerous variants of reverses with Sol; however the depiction of Sol in quadriga (left or central/spread) remains undoubtedly an iconic, classis reverse for Probus . This reverse type was struck in Lugdunum, Rome, Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica and Kyzikos mints, with each mint having its unique style. Mint condition with full original silvering and mint luster and absolutely stunning details. Exceedingly rare in such an exceptional state! One of the best preserved Probus coins of this collection. 

Sol był ulubionym i najczęściej przedstawianym bogiem rzymskiego panteonu w mennictwie Probusa. Istnieje wiele wariantów rewersów z Sol (z różnymi legendami), jednak przedstawienie Sola w kwadrydze (w lewo lub na wprost) pozostaje ikonicznym, klasycznym wręcz rewersem dla mennictwa Probusa. Ten typ rewersu był wybijany w mennicach w Lugdunum, Rzymie, Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica i Kyzikos, przy czym każda mennica miała swój unikalny styl.   

Collection : 05 Probus - Siscia