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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H7 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H7 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata) without scipio
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.81g / AXIS: h / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 861 VAR. (H7 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1206
Note: very rare and desirable bust type !
6th specimen of this type known to meBarnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 863 VAR. IMP C PROBVS P AVG E1 BUSTOBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed, helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT: 4,12 g / AXIS: 1 / DIAMETER:
RIC 863 var. (unlisted with IMP C PROBVS P AVG obverse legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1558Barnaba6Sep 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 855 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
MINT: Serdica
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT: 3,56 g / AXIS: 6 h / DIAMETER: 22 mm
RIC: 855 VAR.
COLLECTION NO. 1565Barnaba6Sep 06, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΔ
WEIGHT 4.29g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 862 VAR. (H4 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 144
5th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN+MY OWN DATABASEBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 885 VAR. IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVGOBVERSE: IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.89g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-24mm
RIC 885 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVG LEGEND AND A2 BUST)
COLLECTION NO. 168
4th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASEBarnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR1 SHORT LEGEND OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AV_G
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 4.00g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 693
VERY RARE VARIANT OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG LEGEND ("AV_G")Barnaba6Jun 29, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. E1 BUST NO MINTMARKS OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and decorated shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
WEIGHT: 3.60g / AXIS: 1h / DIAMETER: 20-22 mm
RIC 837 var. (unlisted with no mintmarks)
COLLECTION NO. 1543
Note: Adventvs Probi Avg and Soli Invicto series without any mintmarks are rare and desirable. They were struck in Cyzicus, Serdica, Siscia, Rome and Lugdunum and were distributed as part of the imperial donativa during the Emperor's Adventvs (visit) to these cities. Attribution of these coins to a particular mint - due to lack of any mintmarks - is done on the basis of careful analysis of their style.
Provenance: ex Gianni collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 2 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAB
WEIGHT 3.94g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22 mm
RIC 856 var. (unlisted with KAB mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1545
Provenance: ex Gianni collection Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 851 A2 BUST OFFICINA 1 OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT 3.79g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22mm
RIC: 851
COLLECTION NO. 1518
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection = ex auction Muller 72 lot 516 (November 1992) Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 880 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 1 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 4.29g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-24mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 289 Barnaba6Jun 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 838 E1 BUST OFFICINA 3 PARMA SHIELD OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding Parma shield and spear.
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•Ð“•
MINT: Serdica
Issue: 2 (early 277 a.d.)
WEIGHT 3.79g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-32mm
RIC 838 var. (unlisted with this obverse legend and Parma shieldP
COLLECTION NO. 1549
Only the 3rd example of this exact type known to me (the other being in S. Luethi collection = ex. M. Griffiths coll. and in J. Gesa Kiss coll.)!
NOTE: the Emperor is holding a small, round shield (Parma shield). This type of shield is eagerly sought-after by collectors. It was struck only in the mints of Ticinum, Siscia, Serdica and Cyzicus. While this type of shield is rare on Siscia and Serdica coins it is extremely rare on Ticinum and Cyzicus coins.
As for Serdica, specimens with the Clementia Temp reverse and Parma shield (struck during issue 2) are much, much rarer than same specimens with Parma shield and SOLI INVICTO / VIRTVS PROBI AVG reverses struck during issue 4. Barnaba6Apr 28, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H2 BUST NO MINTMARKSOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
WEIGHT: 4.04g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22 mm
RIC 861 VAR. (unlisted with no mintmarks)
COLLECTION NO. 1544
Note: Adventvs Probi Avg and Soli Invicto series without any mintmarks are rare and desirable. They were struck in Cyzicus, Serdica, Siscia, Rome and Lugdunum and were distributed as part of the imperial donativa during the Emperor's Adventvs (visit) to these cities. Attribution of these coins to a particular mint - due to lack of any mintmarks - is done on the basis of careful analysis of their style.
Provenance: ex Gianni collection = ex 16.112014 - Gitbud & Naumann eBay auctionBarnaba6Apr 18, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 851 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.60g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 22-24mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC: 851 var. (unlisted for officina delta)
COLLECTION NO. 1519
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Mar 09, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 855 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 2 duplicate OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAB
WEIGHT 4.37g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22mm
RIC: 855 var. (unlisted with KAB mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1538
Only the 5th example of this type known!
Very rare obverse legend IMP C PROBVS P AVG (without the usual F[elix])
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection = ex auction Hirsh 179 lot 1350 (October 1993)Barnaba6Mar 09, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 844 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT 3.54g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-23mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 844 VAR. (unlisted with IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1516
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Mar 09, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 878 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.99g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 22-25mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 878 VAR. (B bust unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1520
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collection Barnaba6Mar 09, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 853 A2 BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAB
WEIGHT 3.34g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-23 mm
RIC: 853
COLLECTION NO. 1517
Only 3rd example of this exact type known to me.
Provenance: ex Philippe Gysen collectionBarnaba6Mar 09, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 851 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΓ
WEIGHT 4.21g / WIDTH: 23mm
RIC: 851 VAR.
COLLECTION NO. 737Barnaba6Mar 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.54g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 856 VAR. (KA•Î”• MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 766Barnaba6Mar 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 854 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 4 UNIQUE !OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΔ
WEIGHT 4.58g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 23mm
RIC 854 VAR. (KAΔ mintmark unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 241
Unicum! (Confirmed by Ph. Gysen)Barnaba6Mar 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 864 H2 BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.64g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-23mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 864
COLLECTION NO. 293Barnaba6Mar 08, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 867 VAR. IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG A2 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.26g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 23,5 mm
RIC 867 VAR. (IMP CM AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG legend unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1460
Provenance: EBAY auction / stoiloale / 202838441939 of 2019-11-30Barnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 858 VAR. IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG OFFICINA 1 (duplicate)OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAA
WEIGHT 3.12g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-23mm
RIC 858 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 1463
Note: Rare and desirable obverse legend (INVICT) in combination with a scarce reverse type for Serdica (RESTITVTOR ORBIS), struck only during the brief 5th emmission.
This is only the 4th example of this exact type known in the world (INFORMATION FROM PH. GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASE)
Provenance: EBAY auction / 124018986392 / endovellicvs of 2019-12-22Barnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//P
WEIGHT 4.32g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22mm
RIC 862 VAR. (unlisted with "P" mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1465
Note: extremely rare latin mintmark from the very brief phase B of the 3rd emmission (with only latin mintmarks) - see letter "P" instead of the usual KAA mintmark for first officina at Serdica.
Provenance: ex. Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 4 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4 = Radiate bust right in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.65g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22-23 mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 861 VAR. (H4 bust unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1480
Scarce and desirable bust type (much scarcer than the popular variant with consular robe and scipio to left)
6th known specimen
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 509 = ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4 = Radiate bust right in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 4.32g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 23 mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 862 VAR. (H4 bust unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1481
Scarce and desirable bust type (much scarcer than the popular variant with consular robe and scipio to left)
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 558 = ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Numismatic Fine Art (NFA) Mail Bid Sale Summer 1993 lot 621.Barnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4 = Radiate bust right in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 3.51g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 20-22 mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 862 VAR. (H4 bust unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1484
Scarce and desirable bust type (much scarcer than the popular variant with consular robe and scipio to left)
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 542 = ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 838 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 4.00g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21-23 mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 838 VAR. (unlisted with A2 bust)
COLLECTION NO. 1487
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 lot 531 = ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 867 VAR. B BUST IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.08g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 23-24 mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 867 VAR. (Unlisted with this obverse legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1469
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 45 lot 1695 = ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 884 VAR. E1 BUST VIR 1 OFFICINA 4 PERPETVO IMP C PROBO AVGOBVERSE: PERPETVO IMP C PROBO AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1 TYPE)
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT: 4,17 g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 21-22 mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 884 VAR. (KAΔ MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1455
Only the 2nd example of this exact type known to me (the other being GORNY&MOSCH auction 191 lot 2365)
See also my coin no. 1223 with the same obverse legend, officina and bust but with the VIR-2 variant of the Virtvs Probi Avg reverse.
Provenance: Savoca Numismatik 26th Blue Auction lot no. 1602Barnaba6Feb 25, 2020
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PROBUS RIC 861 A BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.40g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 861
COLLECTION NO. 1441
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 (II Part of Ph. Gysen collection) Lot no. 555 = ex Ph. Gysen collection
Note: extremely rare bust type for Serdica!Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 877 VAR. H7 BUST OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1 variant)
BUST TYPE: H7 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata) without scipio
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.30g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-24mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 877 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH H7 BUST)
COLLECTION NO. 1442
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 (II Part of Ph. Gysen collection) Lot no. 559 = ex Ph. Gysen collection
Note: very rare and desirable bust type!Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 878 VAR. H7 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: H7 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (without the usually present scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.94g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
MINT: Serdica
RIC 878 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH H7 BUST)
COLLECTION NO. 1443
Provenance: Paul Francis Jacquier Auction 46 (II Part of Ph. Gysen collection) Lot no. 569 = ex Ph. Gysen collection
Note: very rare and desirable bust type!Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 877 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 5.45g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC 877
COLLECTION NO. 395Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΓ
WEIGHT 4.96g / AXIS: 1h / WIDTH 22,5-23mm
RIC 861 VAR. (H4 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 873Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 857 VAR. PIVS F AVG / RESTITVT ORBISOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KA•Ð“•
WEIGHT 3.40g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22,5-23mm
RIC 857 VAR. (PIVS F LEGEND AND MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 892
NOTE: EXTREMELY RARE OBVERSE LEGEND IN COMBINATION WITH A VERY RARE (ABBREVIATED) REVERSE TYPE (RESTITVT ORBIS INSTEAD OF RESTITVTOR ORBIS) OF SERDICA'S 5TH EMMISSIONBarnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 880 VAR. A BUST OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: A = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 4.18g / AXIS: 11h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 880 VAR. (A BUST ULISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1173
Note: extremely rare bust type for Serdica!Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.91g / AXIS: / WIDTH 21mm
RIC 856 VAR. (OBVERSE LEGEND UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1395
ONLY THE 3rd EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER TWO BEING COINS NO. 955 AND 3031 ON PROBUSCOINS.FR)Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 877 A2 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AV_G
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 4.47g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 877 VAR. (MINTMARK KAB UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 684
Note: atypical layout of the scarce cesure of the reverse legend VIRTVS PROBI AV_G Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 880 E1 BUST VIR2 OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.47g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22,5-23mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 731
NOTE: SCARCER VARIETY OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG LEGEND WHERE THE ENEMY'S LEGS ARE STRETCHED (INSTEAD OF KNEALING, AS USUAL) AND THERE IS NO EXERGUAL LINE (VIR-2 IN PH. GYSEN'S CLASSIFICATION).Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 864 VAR. H2 BUST DELTAOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//Delta
WEIGHT 3.96g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC: 864 VAR. (DELTA MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1158
NOTE: THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED, VERY RARE AND BRIEF GREEK LETTER EMMISSION (without the KA mark) - PHASE "A" OF SERDICA'S 3rd EMMISSION
This is only the 3rd specimen of this type in my Probus database (the other two being in Ph. Gysen's collection)
Ex. M. Griffiths collectionBarnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 839 VAR. E1 BUST OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 4.03 g
RIC: 839 VAR. (KA•Î“• MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1214
ONLY SECOND SPECIMEN OF THIS TYPE KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER BEING IN PH. GYSEN'S COLLECTION)Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. E1 BUST IMP M AVR PROBVS AVGOBVERSE: IMP M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 4.60g / DIAMETER: 22m
RIC 862 VAR. (IMP M AVR PROBVS AVG LEGEND UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1222
Very rare obverse legend without "C" before M AVR PROBVS AVG
Only second specimen of this type known to me (the other being in U. Neumann collection = ex Emporium 49, lot 691.Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 837 E1 BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with emperor on horse and soldiers in background)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.69g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22,5mm
RIC: 837
COLLECTION NO. 1438
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Numismatic Fine Art (NFA) Auktion 33, 1994, 1204.Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 887 H2 BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-ADV)
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata), holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.15g / AXIS: 5h / WIDTH 21-22,5mm
RIC 887
COLLECTION NO. 1439
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 883 H2 BUST OFFICINA 2 ANOTHER SPECIMENOBVERSE: IMP M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-2)
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 4.02g / AXIS: 6H / DIAMETER: 22-23mm
RIC 883 (H2 BUST AND KAB MINTMARK UNLISETD)
COLLECTION NO. 1440
NOTE: SCARCER VARIETY OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG LEGEND WHERE THE ENEMY'S LEGS ARE STRETCHED AND THERE IS NO EXERGUAL LINE (VIR-2 IN PH. GYSEN'S CLASSIFICATION).
Ex Ph. Gysen collection
Extremely rare obverse legend without "C" before M AVR PROBVS P AVG
This is only the 3rd ex. of this exact type known in the world !Barnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST NO MINTMARKOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//-
WEIGHT 3.80g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC: 862 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH NO MINTMARKS)
COLLECTION NO. 1435
Ex. Ph. Gysen collectioBarnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 2 ("S")OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata), holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
WEIGHT 3.57g / AXIS: 6H / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 862 VAR. (H4 BUST AND "S" MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1436
Ex Ph. Gysen collection
Rare and desirable bust type in combination with an extremely rare latin mintmark from the very brief phase B of the 3rd emmission (with only latin mintmarks) - see "S" instead of the usual KAB mintmark for second officina at Serdica.
NOTE: only the 5th specimen of this exact type known to meBarnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 864 VAR. H2 BUST T MINTMARKOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//T
WEIGHT 4.45g / AXIS: 1h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC: 864 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH "T" IN EXERGUE)
COLLECTION NO. 1437
NOTE: THIS COIN IS PART OF THE VERY RARE AND BRIEF LATIN LETTER EMMISSION (without the KA mark) - PHASE "B" OF SERDICA'S 3rd EMMISSION
Ex. Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Dec 01, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. "A" OFFICINA PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. "A" OFFICINA RRR
OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with emperor on horse)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//A
WEIGHT 4.17g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC: 837 VAR. (MINTMARK "A" UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 541
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE + SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED AND EXCEEDINGLY RARE GREEK LETTER EMMISSION WHICH WAS STRUCK SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH PINK'S LATIN LETTER 3rd EMMISSION.
This coin was struck from the same pair of dies as my coin no. 1106
Only the 5th known specimen in the world, including my coin no. 1106 which is the fourth known (INFORMATION FROM PH.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASE)
Adventvs Probi Avg is a rare reverse type for Serdica in itself but in combination with the sole "A" mintmark from an unpublished, exceedingly rare greek letter phase of the 3rd emmission makes this coin it a true gem!Barnaba6Aug 19, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 861 H2 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 4.03g / AXIS: 1h
RIC: 861
COLLECTION NO. 1402
Note: Superbe strike and quality of details, especially on reverse. Virtually as struck and stunning! Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG / CONCORDIA MILITVMOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.15g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-24mm
RIC: UNLISTED WITH CONCORDIA MILITVM REVERSE
COLLECTION NO. 707
NOTE: Serdica is known for its numerous variants of obverse legends, but struck a very limited number of reverse types, therefore this extremely rare reverse type, struck only during the brief 5th emmission, and completely ommitted by RIC V.2, is very desirable among Probus collectors!
This is only the 2nd known specimen in the world! (information from Ph. Gysen + my own database)Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 867 VAR. E1 BUST IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG OFFICINA 1BVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•A•
WEIGHT 4.49 / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22,5-24mm
RIC 867 VAR. (E1 BUST AND KAA UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 901
VERY RAREBarnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 867 VAR. A2 BUST IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F INVIC AVG OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F INVIC AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 3.41g
RIC 867 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH INVIC INSTEAD OF INVICT AND KAB MINTMARK)
COLLECTION NO. 1011
VERY RARE OBVERSE LEGEND !!!Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 848OBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS INVICTVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA�Γ�
WEIGHT 3.51g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 848
COLLECTION NO. 1084Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 884 VAR. E1 BUST VIR 2 OFFICINA 4 PERPETVO IMP C PROBO AVGOBVERSE: PERPETVO IMP C PROBO AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-2)
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding shield and spear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.82g / DIAMETER: 24mm
RIC 884 VAR. (KAΔ MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1223
Note: scarcer variety of the VIRTVS PROBI AVG legend where the enemy's legs are stretched (instead of knealing, as usual) and there is no exergual line (VIR-2 in Ph. Gysen's classification).
The only specimen of this type known to me.
See also my coin no. 1455 with the same obverse legend, officina and bust but with the VIR-1 variant of the Virtvs Probi Avg reverse. Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 841 IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVGOBVERSE: IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/*/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 4.53g / AXIS: 6h
RIC: 841
COLLECTION NO. 083Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 845 A2 BUST OFFICINA 2OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAB
WEIGHT 4.50g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH: 24mm
RIC: 845
COLLECTION NO. 399Barnaba6Jul 11, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH I8 BUST TYPE) OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: I8 var. = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust left, with parazonium placed on left shoulder and holding victoriola (victory on globe) in right hand
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: M[oneta]S[erdicensis]//KAB
WEIGHT 4.11 / AXIS: / DIAMETER: mm
RIC: UNLISTED (856 VAR.)
COLLECTION NO. 1358
Spectacular, extremely rare and desirable bust type !!!
Only 6th specimen of this type known to meBarnaba6Jul 09, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 882 A2 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 3.88g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 882
COLLECTION NO. 1215
7th specimen of this type known to me.Barnaba6Jul 09, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 877 VAR. H BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: H = radiate bust left in consular robe
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.44g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-23 mm
RIC 877 VAR. (H BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1381
Ex S. Luethi collection
Rare bust type!
The only example of this exact type known to me!
Barnaba6Jan 12, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 877 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 2.83g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23 mm
RIC 877 VAR. (KAA UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1385Barnaba6Jan 12, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 880 VAR. E1 BUST OFFICINA 3 PARMA SHIELD OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and (Parma) shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.57g / AXIS: / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 880 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1373
Rare and desirable shield type (Parma)
ONLY THE 3RD EXAMPLE OF THIS Exact type known to me.Barnaba6Jan 12, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 877 VAR. H2 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: H2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.93g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 877 VAR. (H2 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 288Barnaba6Jan 12, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 878 H2 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: H2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 4.18g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-22,5mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 422
5th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSENBarnaba6Jan 12, 2019
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PROBUS RIC 858 VAR. RESTITHVTOR ORBIS (SIC!) OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F INVICT AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTHOR ORBIS (SIC !)
BUST TYPE: B = radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAB
WEIGHT 3.58/ AXIS: / WIDTH:
RIC 858 VAR. (B BUST AND ERRONEOUS LEGEND UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1355
EXTREMELY RARE
Ex S. Luethi Collection
Very rare erroneous reverse leged: RESTITHVTOR instead of RESTITVTOR ORBIS
The only example of this exact type known to me (and only second example with the erroneous reverse legend RESTITVTHOR ORBIS - the other with different bust and obverse legend being in Ph. Gysen collection - see coin no. 939 on probuscoins.fr)
Barnaba6Nov 21, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 880 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 3 PIVS F AVG OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: B = Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Ð“•
WEIGHT 4.10 g
RIC 880 VAR. (PIVS F AVG LEGEND UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1211
VERY RAREBarnaba6Nov 21, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 862 H2 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.89g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 23mm
RIC 862
COLLECTION NO. 1360Barnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 880 E1 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 1 second exampleOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 3.20g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 22-23 mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 1361Barnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG / CONCORDIA MILITVM second exampleOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: B - Radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.86g / AXIS: 11h / WIDTH 21-24 mm
RIC: UNLISTED WITH CONCORDIA MILITVM REVERSE
COLLECTION NO. 1348
NOTE: Serdica is known for its numerous variants of obverse legends, but struck a very limited number of reverse types, therefore this extremely rare reverse type, struck only during the brief 5th emmission, and completely ommitted by RIC V.2, is very desirable among Probus collectors!
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H7 BUST OFFICINA 1OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H7 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata) without scipio
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.75g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22 mm
RIC 862 var. (unlisted with H7 bust)
COLLECTION NO. 1337
Note: very rare and desirable bust type !
ONLY SECOND SPECIMEN KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER BEING LANZ 114/720)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 868 VAR. BONO IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG (SIC!) OBVERSE: BONO IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG (SIC!)
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 4.54g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22,5-23,5 mm
RIC 868 var. (unlisted with this obverse legend)
COLLECTION NO. 1338
Extremely rare and erroneous obverse legend (should be BONO ... PROBO and not PROBVS)
ONLY 2ND Specimen known to me (the other being CNG 225/553 (P.ZANCHI)); see also: P. Zanchi, Quelques nouveaux antoniniens de Serdica, Schweizer Münzblätter 30 (1980), 95-100, Fig. 8.)
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Heidelberger Münzhandlung H. Grün, Auktion 20 (1997), ex Lot 1130Barnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 836 OFFICINA 3OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.37 g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 20-21 mm
RIC 836
COLLECTION NO. 1339
NOTE: Shield decorated with Emperor on horse surrounded by soldiers
Extremely rare; Only 5th known specimen to me
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 868 VAR. H BUST OBVERSE: BONO IMP C M AVR PROBO INVICT AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H = radiate bust left in consular robe
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.85g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21,5-22 mm
RIC
COLLECTION NO. 1346
VERY RARE BUST TYPE in combination with an extremely rare and desirable obverse legend!
ONLY 3RD SPECIMEN KNOWN TOME (THE OTHER BEING CNG 225/552 (P. ZANCHI) AND NUMISMATIC NAUMANN 24/616)
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Aufhäuser 12 (1996), 742 Barnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 1 EMMISSION 3 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//A
WEIGHT 3.37g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-22,5 mm
RIC: 862 var. (unlisted with "A" mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1332
NOTE: THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED, VERY RARE AND BRIEF GREEK LETTER EMMISSION (without the KA mark) - PHASE "A" OF SERDICA'S 3rd EMMISSION
ONLY THIRD SPECIMEN KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER TWO BEING IN PH. GYSEN AND GIANNI COLLECTIONS)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 4 EMMISSION 3 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//Delta
WEIGHT 3.24g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC: 862 var. (unlisted with delta mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1333
NOTE: THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED, VERY RARE AND BRIEF GREEK LETTER EMMISSION (without the KA mark) - PHASE "A" OF SERDICA'S 3rd EMMISSION
ONLY SECOND SPECIMEN KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER ALSO BEING IN Ph. Gysen's collection)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 4 EMMISSION 3 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//Delta
WEIGHT 3.87g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH: 22mm
RIC: 861 var. (unlisted with delta mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1334
NOTE: THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED, VERY RARE AND BRIEF GREEK LETTER EMMISSION (without the KA mark) - PHASE "A" OF SERDICA'S 3rd EMMISSION
ONLY SECOND SPECIMEN KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER ALSO BEING IN Ph. Gysen's collection)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. OFFICINA DELTA OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//Delta
WEIGHT 3.58g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22,5 mm
RIC: 837 VAR. (MINTMARK "Delta" UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1335
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE + SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED AND VERY RARE GREEK LETTER EMMISSION WHICH WAS STRUCK SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH PINK'S LATIN LETTER 3rd EMMISSION.
ONLY SECOND EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER BEING IN Gianni collection)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 888 VAR. PERPETVO IMP PROBO AVG OBVERSE: PERPETVO IMP PROBO AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-ADV)
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 4.34 g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21,5 - 24 mm
RIC: unlisted WITH THIS obverse legend for this REVERSE TYPE
COLLECTION NO. 1336
Only 4th specimen known to me (the other being: LANZ 154/488; ROMA NUMISMATICS e7/1205 AND VCOINS MARCANTICA)
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 5/B (1992), 2214Barnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 844 OFFICINA 4 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */Δ
WEIGHT 3.27g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23 mm
RIC 844
COLLECTION NO. 1327
ONLY 2nd SPECIMEN OF THIS EXACT TYPE KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER BEING IN GIANNI COLLECTION)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 849 VAR. PERPETVO IMP C M AVR PROBO AVGOBVERSE: PERPETVO IMP C M AVR PROBO AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */KA•B•
WEIGHT 3.61g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22 mm
RIC 849 VAR. (unlisted with KAB mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1328
Extremely rare and desirable obverse legend!
ONLY 3rd example of this type known to me (THE OTHER BEING SOLIDUS 13/340 and Freeman & Sear - F&S Mail Bid Sale #11 / Lot: 413 = WILDWINDS)
Ex Ph. Gysen collection = Ex Lanz 86 (1998), 691Barnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 855 VAR. BONO IMP C PROBO P F AVG OBVERSE: BONO IMP C PROBO P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAB
WEIGHT 4.39g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22 mm
RIC: unlisted WITH THIS obverse legend for this REVERSE TYPE
COLLECTION NO. 1329
Extremely rare obverse legend, especially in combination with Restitut Orbis reverse !
ONLY 2nd SPECIMEN OF THIS EXACT TYPE KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER SOLD ON EBAY ON 2014-04-13)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. Q OFFICINA OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//Q
WEIGHT 3.09g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22,5 mm
RIC: 837 var. (unlisted with "Q" mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1330
Extremely rare coin struck during the brief 3rd emmission (without KA marks) - PHASE "B" (latin letters). Officina "Q" is however unlisted in existing literature.
ONLY 4TH SPECIMEN KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER BEING: BEASTCOINS = VAUCTIONS 217/119; GORNY&MOSCH 160/2480; SVETOZAREVO 1605)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 4 EMMISSION 3.B OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//Q
WEIGHT 3.62g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22 mm
RIC: 862 var. (unlisted with "Q" mintmark)
COLLECTION NO. 1331
Extremely rare coin struck during the brief 3rd emmission (without KA marks) - PHASE "B" (latin letters). Officina "Q" is however unlisted in existing literature.
ONLY THIRD SPECIMEN KNOWN TO ME (THE OTHER TWO BEING IN PH. GYSEN COLLECTION)
Ex Ph. Gysen collectionBarnaba6Nov 18, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H2 BUST POBVS INSTEAD OF PROBVS !!! OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR POBVS P F AVG (sic!)
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2 = Radiate bust left in imperial mantle (toga picta and tunica palmata), holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
MINT: Serdica
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//A
WEIGHT 3.75g / DIAMETER: 22 mm
RIC 861 var. (unlisted with A only in exergue)
COLLECTION NO. 1351
Note: A coin with a spectacular error in the obverse legend: POBVS (instead of PROBVS). Not only is this the only example of this specific type known to me, but it is - to my knowledge - the only example of such an error in Emperor's name in the whole coinage of Probus.
The coin is part of the very rare and brief A-Delta (without the KA mintmark) first phase of Serdica's 3rd emmission unlisted by RIC as well as by Pink. Although the exergue is barely legible, under a magnifying glass I see an "A" there rather than a Delta. Nevertheless I will have the coin cleaned which hopefully will make the exergue more legible.
Unique and of the highest numismatic interest. The coin joins another interesting unicum with an erroneous obverse legend in my collection: PRBVS instead of PROBVS - see my coin no. 21 from Siscia. Barnaba6Sep 26, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 854 VAR. 3 OFFICINAOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from rear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΓ
WEIGHT 3.18g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21,5-24mm
RIC 854 VAR. 854 (unlisted with KAΓ)
COLLECTION NO. 1246Barnaba6Jun 23, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 837 E1 BUST OFFICINA 4OBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAΔ
WEIGHT 5.05g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC: 837
COLLECTION NO. 595
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE + SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
13th KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATATBASE)Barnaba6Jun 23, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR2 OFFICINA 4 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.60g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 591
NOTE: SCARCER VARIETY OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG LEGEND WHERE THE ENEMY'S LEGS ARE STRETCHED (INSTEAD OF KNEALING, AS USUAL) AND THERE IS NO EXERGUAL LINE (VIR-2 IN PH. GYSEN'S CLASSIFICATION).
8th KNOWN SPECIMENBarnaba6Jun 23, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 880 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 3 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA�Γ�
WEIGHT 3.81g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 590Barnaba6Jun 23, 2018
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PROBUS RIC 887 E1 BUST OFFICINA 4 OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.32g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 887
COLLECTION NO. 290Barnaba6Jun 23, 2018
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