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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mithridates, post: 2074770, member: 73314&quot;]I have really begun to be interested in the coins for emperor Probus. And especially find the equiti series fascinating, but also the adventvs series as well. Would really enjoy seeing any Probus coins you have so feel free to pile on.[ATTACH=full]384901[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]384902[/ATTACH]</p><p>The first, from the equiti series. </p><p>Silvered antoninianus c.281 AD</p><p>Ticinum mint, 3rd officina</p><p>3.044g 22.4mm </p><p>Obv: IMP C PROBVS AVG</p><p>Radiate &amp; mantled bust left holding eagle tipped scepter.</p><p>Rev: SALVS AVG</p><p>Salus stg right feeding snake held in arms.</p><p>V left, TXXI in ex. RIC V 499</p><p><br /></p><p>The second is Probus billion reform antoninianus</p><p>Rome mint, 4th officina</p><p>3.73g 23mm </p><p>Obv: IMP PROBVS AVG</p><p>Radiate cuirassed bust </p><p>Rev: ADVENTVS AVG</p><p>Probus riding left, right hand raised holding scepter, bound captive below. R*/\&nbsp; in ex. </p><p>Have been told star series is for 278 AD.</p><p>RIC 155.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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