Sol in the Clouds

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by maridvnvm, Oct 19, 2019.

  1. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    We have covered this area before but I will take adding another example of the type to my collection as an excuse to resurrect it.

    Probus coins of Siscia depicting Sol in a facing chariot sometimes depict clouds beneath.

    My newest coin:-

    Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle
    Rev:– SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga
    Minted in Siscia (D / XXI). Emission 2. A.D. 277.
    Reference:– Alföldi type 73, n° 36. RIC 776 var Bust Type H (Not listed for this officina in RIC)

    3.50g, 22.18mm, 180o

    A coin that has loads of silvering whilst also suffering from pitting caused by corrosion. Most people wouldn't give it a second look.

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    Some of my other examples:-

    No mintmarks:-
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    XXIVI in exe:-
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    I know that Doug had some fantastic examples. Let's see some more of them.
     
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  3. dougsmit

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    Mine are the same old, same old ones shown here before. The best one looks like flames rat her than clouds below the chariot but I have no idea as to the intent of the die cutter. While the reverse is great, I really like the obverse shield, too. A horseman (Probus?) is ridding in front of (rallying?) the troops.
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    My clouds version is second rate compared to the flames and the obverse is less dynamic with spear and shield rexaxed rather than ready for action.
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    The Cyzicus mint versions lack clouds but have CM mintmarks. Before this, open marking of mint cities was rare.
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  4. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Here's mine. I found it in a lot of uncleaned coins about 15 years ago. It was covered in about 1/4" of gunk, and I ended up resorting to electrolysis to clean it. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised to discover what was under all that gunk. (Is "gunk" a real word?)
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

  6. Shea19

    Shea19 Well-Known Member

    Nice new addition, I really like those types with the clouds underneath.

    The reverse on @dougsmit ‘s first coin is incredible (love the bonus horseman on the shield as well).

    Here’s my facing chariot from Serdica.

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  7. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Wow, a lot of great examples of "clouds" in this thread. I need to get a Soli Invicto example, I just have a VIRTVS PROBI type, emperor on horse-back.
     
  8. ancient times

    ancient times Legatus Legionis

  9. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..neatest coins of Probus, i think....i just recently got two of him, but no Sol & clouds tho :)
     
  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

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