Many of you folks show a great interest in Probus coinage. I am pleased to inform the community of the birth of a database dedicated to the coinage of this great emperor, created and hold by my long time friend Christophe Oliva (Iovi on the french forums). In the first place only aureliani are referenced, but the database will be progressively enriched. A multicriteria search engine allows an easy use : mint, date, emission, obverse legend, reverse legend, bust type, RIC #, Bastien # (for Lyon) Everyone can contribute by adding his (her) own coins to the database, or by sending pictures to Christophe himself (contact address is provided on the website homepage) http://www.probuscoins.fr/search Hoping you'll find it funny browsing the site, and useful finding and/or providing informations I'm of course partial, Christophe being my friend, but I really find he's doing a great job for the numismatic community. Of course, comments and corrections are welcomed, either here or directly to Christophe Enjoy ! Q
An interesting tool. One I have a particular interest in. I have made my first submission. I look forward to using it further. Martin
It seems that I may be able to assist further. I need to weigh my coins first though as adding the weight is a mandatory requirement. I will start with Alexandria and Lugdunum.
I think this is a great idea. I do not collect ancients but I look through auction sites admiring them. Over the years I've noticed that Probus and Constantine I have many high grade pieces and relatively cheap. Apparently many large hoards discovered through the years. Maybe some other collectors can start sites for other emperors. Kudos to Christophe and Cucumbor
I will have to be careful not to flood him with too many coins. I have started with 25 of my Alexandrians that were not currently in the database.
