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Offline David M3

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Probus
« on: January 01, 2012, 12:53:40 pm »
I have had this one sitting for some time. Rev. MILITVM Fides standing lft. standard in each hand. R thunder bolt  :Greek_epsilon: in ex. From what I can tell. Need help to ID.
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Re: Probus
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2012, 01:00:37 pm »
Obv:– IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– FIDES MILITVM, Fides standing left, holding two ensigns
Minted in Rome (R Thunderbolt E in exe) Emission 6 Officina 5. A.D. 281 (Pink)
Reference(s) – RIC 169 Bust type F

Like mine:-



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Re: Probus
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2012, 01:09:06 pm »
Martin I wish mine was like yours very nice indead. Thank you very much.
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Re: Probus
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2012, 01:51:25 pm »
Hi here is one example from my collection.Regards.Britanikus
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Re: Probus
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2012, 02:05:49 pm »
Very nice looks like it was made yesterday.
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Re: Probus
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2012, 07:13:04 pm »
Hi, i think the obverse reads probvs pf avg,which might change the attribute.
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Re: Probus
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2012, 07:34:12 pm »
I can't find anything on Helvitias site with that legand for this coin. But you may be right does not apear to be enough space for the IMP.
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Re: Probus
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2012, 12:48:40 pm »
Hi Found same as yours in this website http://probvs.net/probvs/    look  RIC 170, Rome. Bust type F. Denomination: Antoninianus.

   
   OBV.: PROBVS P F AVG

Radiate, cuirassed bust right.

REV.: FIDES MILITVM

Fides standing left, holding two ensigns.

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Re: Probus
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2012, 03:41:33 pm »
Thank you very much. I can use all the help I can get. Another old coin with a good ID. Makes me feel good even though the coin is not a great coin. It still fills a spot in my collection.
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