Ancients - Another Probus - why is it of interest?

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  1. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    So, another Probus coin from my collection. Is there anything you can spot to make this one interesting amongst the crowd?

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    Martin
     
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  3. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Is it the reverse legend? (should it say TEMPORVM FELICITAS)

    ... yah, I'm grasping
     
  4. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    The abbreviation TEMPOR FELICIT isn't unusual. I'm guessing it's the officina mark again. From what I see, when the Greek B is used, it's usually in the field, rather than in exergue. From the coins I've seen, when the second officina is indicated in exergue, it's typically by the Roman numeral II. Am I warm? This is a Lugdunum coin, yes?
     
  5. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    JA has it right away. Issue/Emission 9 at Lugdunum introduces the Latin letters A, B, C and D for the officina mark. There is only one die where the Officina mark in seen in the exe. and for all other coins it is seen in either the left or right fields.

    Martin
     
  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    I like these threads, Martin. Keep them coming.
     
  7. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Thanks JA. I was just about to ask if people like this sort of thing. I can keep going if people are interested
    Martin
     
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  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Sure. It makes us study. I like it.
     
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