RIC 765 SOLD

Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG; 

Reverse:  SISCIA PROBI AVG / XXI VI The personification of Siscia seated partially facing, but turned to the left, on a low, backless throne, she holds a long diadem with both hands; to left and right, river god - on the left Savus (the modern Sava, a tributary of the Danube) and on the right Colapis (the modern Kupa, a tributary of the Sava); below, river waters.

Bust Type:  B = radiate, curaissed bust right;

Exergue / field: -/-//XXIT 

Diameter: 20-21 mm, 

Weight: 

Reference: RIC 765, Alfoldi 069.003

Note: One of the most interesting and sought after reverse types in the whole coinage of Probus! This reverse type underlines Siscia's close and special connection to Probus and is unique in the whole Roman coinage!   

Provenance: CGB.FR aution MONNAIES 53, lot ni: 474 = ex auction MONNAIES 59, lot 571  = ex DANIEL COMPAS collection 

Price: 3800 PLN

Collection : 20 New Probus collection