Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate bust right in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
Reverse: SOLI INVICTO / KAΔ
Sol in spread quadriga, holding whip and globe in left hand, right hand raised.
Bilon, diameter 22,0 x 23,8 mm, weight 3,64 g.
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen famous Probus collection
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, classic reverse for Probus . This reverse type was struck in Lugdunum, Rome, Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica and Kyzikos mints, with each mint having its unique style.
