Probus Cyzicus RIC 911 (Officina F)

Probus Cyzicus SOLI INVICTO

OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SO - LI INVICT - O

EMMISION: 3

OFFICINA: 6

BUST TYPE:  H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio) (BASTIEN'S CLASSIFICATION)

FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS:  CM // XXI Ћ

LITERATURE: RIC: 911

4,04g / 24mm

NOTE: The use of the Ⴌ Attic digamma to mark the 6th officina of Cyzicus is quite intriguing. While it can be found in lapidary inscriptions, its appearance in coinage is exceptional. Apparently also unique to the reign of Probus. 

Collection : Probus Cyzicus