Probus. AD 276-282. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 4th officina. 4th emission, late AD 277. Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 824. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Probus. AD 276-282. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Siscia mint, 4th officina. 4th emission, late AD 277. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped scepter in right hand / SISCIA PROBI AVG, Siscia seated slightly left on throne, holding diadem with both hands; to lower left and right, seated figures of the river–gods Savus and Colapis; XXIQ. RIC VIII 764; Alföldi, Siscia V 69.11; Pink VI/1, p. 51. Green patina. Near EF. Rare.

From the Dr. Michael Slavin Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1733.

By the mid to late 3rd century, the larger demand for coinage along with increased military presence and activity in the provinces necessitated the opening of several new mints outside Italy, including that of Siscia. While numismatically important, these cities left little trace on the designs of the coins they minted. This elusive type has a civic design more in line with provincial issues, thus making it an outlier among imperial issues.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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