I used to chase after these Probus types but lost interest in most mints along the way. The OP type comes with a variety of obverse legends, bust...
I particularly like the Lugdunum. I have one of those too. [IMG] And an //FSLG diademed type. [IMG]
I did have a half decent example of the Cyzicus/Trier coin too.... but alas I had to part with this sub-collection some years back. [ATTACH]
I had a Diocletian Rome issue example but different officina. Note that yours is PROVIDENT DEOR QVIES AVGG not DEORVM. I also think that yours is...
The Probus is a rare type. Probus collectors can spend large amounts on scarce reverse types, scarce busts and scarce legends. Even busts that...
Gazelle [IMG] Goat [IMG]
Great find. Well done.
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There are other Domna coins known with II COS reverses but not many. MONETAE AVG II COS (3 examples known - Vienna, Paris and mine below) [IMG]...
That Domna is certainly special. I have a few II COS reverses and acquire any that I can when others with much deeper pockets than me don't drive...
To add to the wonderful post by Doug above. I have a small collection of that Mars type from Alexandria. I don't think that many people out there...
I don't actively chase after Rome mint coins of Septimius Severus but do dabble with them when I find them more interesting than normal. Obv:–...
Domitian Ae quadrans Obv:- IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, Bust of Ceres left Rev:- S-C, Bundle of three poppies and four corn ears Reference:– RIC II new...
The difference between RIC 927 and 928 is the obverse legend. 927 has P F. [ATTACH]
Roman Republic. C. Servilius (136 B.C.) Silver Denarius. Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma facing right, a wreath behind, ROMA below. Reverse:...
This is Tripolis mint with the very distinctive style of that mint. RIC 928 Bust Type C. Mine:- [IMG]
The straight hair varieties must be early in the A.D. 193 issue. Before the mint had knowledge of the approved image of the Emperor. Both mine...
Sev Alex (Not quite the full VIRTVS) [IMG]
Sept. Sev. Rome [IMG] [IMG] Emesa [IMG] [IMG]
Doug. I initially thought that your Virtus was from the same die but yours starts IMP and mine starts IMV. They do seem by the same hand though.
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