Probus and Eirene (A humble little Alexandrian)

Probus (276-282). Egypt, Alexandria. BI Tetradrachm (21mm, 8.68, 12h), year 3 (277/8). Laureate and cuirassed bust r. R/ Eirene standing l., holding sceptre and branch. Dattari 5529; Emmett 3986.

A year and a half ago I bought a Probus, but that one was a gift for another forum member. I liked it though, and part of me always wishes he had a Probus of his own.

Well, I need wish no more, because I now have a Probus. I'll admit that it's not exactly fancy, and it does have evidence of that the obverse die was getting a little long in the tooth (see die break below Probus' chin), and the edges are a little rough. But something about the portrait drew me in. I rather like the way Probus looks on this coin. Besides, I'm way past the time when I bought coins that would impress others. These days I buy coins strictly for me, and could care less if it's not anyone elses cup of tea. I liked it and that's good enough for me.

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Well, I do not have any with Eirene, but here are a few of mine:

 

That has always been my philosophy in all that I do whether in my career, my personal life, or my hobbies. Enjoy your hobby.

Nice Probus... rather, it is perfect: for YOU enjoy it.

 

Very nice!

I like this one because of all the stuff going on on the obverse. This ain't just your radiate bust right!


Probus, AD 276-282
Roman billon Antoninianus 3.25 g; 21.7 mm
Ticinium mint, AD 280-82
Obv: VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust, left, holding spear and shield
Rev: SALVS AVG, Salus standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. V in left field; * in right field, TXXI in exergue
Refs: RIC-500; Cohen 584.

 

Nice one, I have a few of him.


Probus (276-282 AD)
AE silvered Antoninianus
A: IMP CM AVR PROBVS PF AVG, radiate bust in imperial mantle l., holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
R: SOLI INVICTO / CM / XXIT, radiate Sol in spread quadriga, hand risen, holding whip.
22mm
3.8g
Cyzicus, 3rd officina
RIC Vb Cyzicus 911


Probus (276 - 282 A.D.)
Potin Tetradrachm
O: A K M AVP PROBOC CEB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
R: Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; L to left, ς to right. Dated RY 6 (280/81 AD)
Alexandria Mint
8.19g
20mm
Dattari 5554; Milne 4629; Emmett 3984

 

Probus (and Diocletian and Maximian) Alexandrian tetradrachms are so common, but the flan shape, size, quality, and strike of yours is not common! Nice example

I don't have any intentionally purchased Probus tets but I have 14 from a mixed lot or two, none particularly noteworthy.

 

That's very sharp for an Egyptian tet of Probus, with a fetching patina. Nice find!

 

Sorry, no pile on....my PC is being cleaned and readjusted and that neans no photo library for the next week or so

 

Thanks. Provincial Tets not really being any significant portion of my collection, I admit I have no idea what constitutes common or uncommon quality for these coins. I simply liked it, so I bought it. Glad to hear the condition is that good.

 

My goodness @Bing - What a delicious assortment.

@Sallent - Funny, just last night I was looking at Probus coins and I saw one that was oddly shaped. It was roundish but elongated. I wondered whether it got like that over time or whether it was produced like that. I did not save a photograph of it and now I can't find it. Does that elongated Probus coin sound familiar?

 

Here's a Probus from an unidentified hoard. So far this is my only Probus. Really like the tet of Alexandria! Obverse, Probus facing right. Reverse, Salvs Facing left.

 

That is a wonderful Alexandrian Probus. Congratulations! The surfaces are very nice, and I especially like the elegance of Eirene on the reverse. Attached is a photo of one of my "Probi".

 

Very nice coin there, great obverse. Reminds me of a Septimius Severus medallion that is in a museum somewhere that I saw once.

 

I know very little about coins of Alexandria from this period, but I know that that's another excellent coin for your pile. Congrats on the acquisition!

 

Nice detail - good photo

 

Nice addition!

 

Nice coins, Randy.

 

Probus:


RI Probus 276-282 CE Ant 21mm Riding Horse

 

A few of mine antoninianus of Probus: