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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;maridvnvm, post: 2962603, member: 31620&quot;]Not really. The first issue of Rome&nbsp; also has XXI in exe. This is not followed in RIC but Pink re-attributed a set of coins that had been mistakenly attributed to Siscia in RIC to Rome based on style. These coins for the first issue at Rome. Rome then standardised on subsequent issues generally having an R in them (there are exceptions such as unmarked coins that are attributable by style alone....)</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Probus&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </b></p><p>Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate head facing right</p><p>Rev:– CONSERVAT AVG, Sol advancing left, right hand raised and carrying whip in left</p><p>Minted in Rome (//XXIB) Emission 1 Officina 2. A.D. 276 (Pink)</p><p>Reference:– RIC 673 Bust Type F</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI%20132j%20img.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>The following coin is from emission 2 where the R was introduced and in this case the mintmark is just R. This one is a bit of a heavy weight.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Probus&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </b></p><p>Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by eagle</p><p>Rev:– SOLI INVICTO, Sol in quadriga riding left, holding globe and whip</p><p>Minted in Rome (R in exe) Emission 2. A.D. 277</p><p>Reference(s) – RIC 204 Bust type H</p><p>Weight 5.63 gms. Size 23.25 mm</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_132ja_img~0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>This is one of my personal favourites.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Probus&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </b></p><p>Obv:– VIRTVS PRO-BI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, decorated with emperor riding past row of soldiers with shields</p><p>Rev:– ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive</p><p>Minted in Lugdunum (IIII) Emission 5 Officina 4. End A.D. 277 to Early A.D. 278</p><p>References:– Cohen 69. Bastien 256 (2 examples). RIC 64 Bust Type G (S)</p><p>Appears to be an obverse die match to the plate example in Bastien</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_132ma_img~0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is an imperial robe type from Lugdunum but in this case the emperor is holding a Victory on a globe.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Probus&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </b></p><p>Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate bust left wearing imperial mantle, holding Victory on globe in right hand</p><p>Rev:– VIRTVS AVG, Soldier standing left, holding Victory and spear, left hand on shield.</p><p>Minted in Lugdunum (//IIII) Emission 5 Officina 4. End A.D. 277 to start A.D. 278 (Bastien)</p><p>Reference(s) – Cohen 821. Bastien 258 (7 examples cited). RIC 111 var (Not listed with this bust type in RIC).</p><p><br /></p><p>3.80 gms</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_132uu_img~0.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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