Ancients - Another Probus - why is it of interest?

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



Martin

 

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

... yah, I'm grasping

 

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?

 

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

 

I like these threads, Martin. Keep them coming.

 

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

 

Sure. It makes us study. I like it.