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IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG / CONCORDIA MILITVM134 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG
REVERSE: CONCORDIA MILITVM
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.15g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC: UNLISTED WITH CONCORDIA MILITVM REVERSE
COLLECTION NO. 646

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)
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H BUST OFFICINA 494 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.93g / AXIS: 11h / WIDTH 24mm
RIC 861 VAR. (H BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 259

VERY RARE AND DESIRABLE BUST TYPE!

4th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN+MY OWN DATABASE
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PROBUS RIC 880 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 3 PIVS F AVG 84 views 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 RARE
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PROBUS RIC 861 H2 BUST OFFICINA 167 viewsOBVERSE: 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!
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PROBUS RIC 877 VAR. H BUST OFFICINA 164 viewsOBVERSE: 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!
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PROBUS RIC 880 E1 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 4 IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG 62 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.88g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 1002
Ex S. Luethi's collection
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PROBUS RIC 849 VAR. PERPETVO IMP C PROBO P F AVG61 viewsOBVERSE: PERPETVO IMP C PROBO P F AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: */KAA
WEIGHT 3.94g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-23mm
RIC 849 VAR. (OBVERSE LEGEND UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1147

Extremely rare and desirable obverse legend.

This is only the 5th specimen of this type in my Probus database
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PROBUS RIC 880 VAR. H2 BUST VIR-2 OFFICINA 2 61 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C 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 3.99g
RIC 880 VAR. (H2 BUST UNLISTED AND KAB• MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1213

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).

Only 3rd example of this type known to me (the others being: Savoca ebay 22.11.2018 and Lanz 106 lot 719)
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 258 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4 = Radiate bust right in imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (scipio)
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.21g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 20-21mm
RIC 862 VAR. (H4 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1175

Note: very rare and desirable bust type (much, much rarer than the common consular bust with scipio to left)
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 458 viewsOBVERSE: 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 DATABASE
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PROBUS RIC 880 B BUST OFFICINA 3 IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG55 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.91g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 72
EX S.L. COLLECTION
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PROBUS RIC 884 VAR. BONO IMP PROBO INVICT AVG / PARMA SHIELD54 viewsOBVERSE: BONO IMP PROBO INVICT AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.63g / AXIS: 11h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC 884 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH BONO IMP PROBO INVICT AVG LEGEND AND PARMA SHIELD)
COLLECTION NO. 78
6th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN+MY OWN DATABASE
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. E1 BUST OFFICINA 353 viewsOBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 4.52g / AXIS: / WIDTH:
RIC: 837 VAR. (OFFICINA 3 UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1200
NOTE: Emperor on horse with soldiers in the background on shield
Only 3rd specimen of this type known to me.
Ex. Ph. Gysen collection; Ex. M. Vosper collection
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PROBUS RIC 878 VAR. PARMA SHIELD OFFICINA 149 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and (Parma) shield
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.73g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-24mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 1125
NOTE: EMPEROR IS HOLDING PARMA SHIELD (RARE)
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H7 BUST OFFICINA 149 viewsOBVERSE: 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 me
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IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG / VIRT PROBI AVG - UNICUM !!! 48 views OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRT PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 4.18g / AXIS: 4h / DIAMETER: 21-23mm
RIC: UNLISTED WITH VIRT PROBI AVG REVERSE LEGEND
COLLECTION NO. 1069
NOTE: extremely rare and desirable abbreviated VIRT PROBI AVG reverse legend (instead of the full VIRTVS PROBI AVG legend). This legend was first published by Ph. Gysen in 2000 in the article: Nouvelles données concernant l'atelier de Serdica sous le règne de Probus.

Currently only 23 specimens of this reverse legend are known (information from Ph. Gysen). My specimen is however the only one from officina delta and the only one to have the scarce IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG obverse legend. Therefore it is a true unicum and of the highest numismatic interest!
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PROBUS RIC 836 VAR. OFFICINA 147 views OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAA
WEIGHT 3.28g / WIDTH 23mm
RIC 836 VAR. (KAA mintmark unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1102
NOTE: Shield decorated with Emperor on horse surrounded by soldiers

Same obverse die as my coin no. 53 with Virtvs Probi Avg reverse (also from officina "A")

Extremely rare; only the 3rd known specimen to me
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PROBUS RIC 880 A2 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 4 IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG 46 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1 TYPE)
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.57g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21,5-24mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 914
EXTREMELY RARE
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 4 EMMISSION 3 46 viewsOBVERSE: 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 collection
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 1 45 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAA
WEIGHT 3.90g / AXIS: 8h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 861 VAR. (H4 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 190
10th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN+MY OWN DATABASE
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PROBUS RIC 865 VAR. B BUST PIVS F AVG45 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS PIVS F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B = radiate, cuirassed bust right
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-// KA•Î“•
WEIGHT: 5.21g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 23-24mm
RIC: 865 VAR. (PIVS F AVG LEGEND AND B BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1110
Ex S. Luethi collection
Very rare
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IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG / CONCORDIA MILITVM second example45 viewsOBVERSE: 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 collection
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H4 BUST GAMMA44 viewsOBVERSE: 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: --//Gamma
WEIGHT 4.17g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC: 861 VAR. (H4 bust and gamma mintmark unlisted)
COLLECTION NO. 1157

NOTE: THIS COIN IS PART OF AN UNPUBLISHED, VERY RARE AND BRIEF GREEK LETTER EMMISSION (WITHOUT THE MARK KA) - PHASE "A" OF SERDICA'S 3rd EMMISSION

This is the only specimen of this type known to me. Possibly an unicum!

Of the highest rarity and numismatic interest!

Ex M. Griffiths collection
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PROBUS RIC 884 VAR. E1 BUST VIR 2 OFFICINA 4 PERPETVO IMP C PROBO AVG44 viewsOBVERSE: 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.
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PROBUS RIC 884 VAR. BONO IMP C PROBO P F INVICT AVG43 viewsOBVERSE: BONO IMP C PROBO P F INVICT AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-1)
BUST TYPE: A2 = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.01g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC: UNLISTED WITH BONO IMP C PROBO P F INVICT AVG LEGEND
COLLECTION NO. 1196

Note: only 4th specimen known to me.

Extremely rare and desirable obverse legend.

Ex. S. Luethi collection
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 343 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 873
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. "S" OFFICINA 42 viewsOBVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
REVERSE: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//S
WEIGHT 2.80g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC: 837 VAR. (MINTMARK "S" UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 543
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE + SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
8th KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATATBASE)
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PROBUS RIC 837 E1 BUST OFFICINA 441 viewsOBVERSE: 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)
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PROBUS RIC 850 VAR. BONO ET INVICTO PROBO P AVG40 viewsOBVERSE: BONO ET INVICTO PROBO P AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.76g / AXIS: 7h
RIC: 850 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH BONO ET INVICTO PROBO P AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 151
3rd known specimen (information from P.Gysen + my own database)

Note: extremely rare and highly desirable obverse legend struck only at Serdica during the second issue. Probus was the only emperor in th whole Roman coinage to adopt the BONO ET INVICTO legend.
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PROBUS RIC 861 E1 BUST OFFICINA 3 PARMA SHIELD40 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.26g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC 861 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 569
8th SPECIMEN KNOWN (WITH PARMA SHIELD) - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASE
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H2 BUST POBVS INSTEAD OF PROBVS !!!40 views 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.
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PROBUS RIC 841 VAR. DEO ET DOMINO PROBO INVICTO AVG39 viewsOBVERSE: DEO ET DOMINO PROBO INVICTO AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: H2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/*/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.43g / AXIS: 5h
RIC: 841 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH DEO ET DOMINO PROBO INVICTO AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 45
7th KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASE)
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PROBUS RIC 840 VAR. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F INVICTVS AVG 39 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F INVICTVS AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/*/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.46g / AXIS: 12h
RIC: 840 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH KA•A• MINTMARK)
COLLECTION NO. 160
10th KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASE)
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PROBUS RIC 848 VAR. IMP C AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG39 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΔ
WEIGHT 4.55g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC: 848 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH IMP C AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 664
This is only the 3rd known specimen in the world! (information from P.Gysen + my own database)
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PROBUS RIC 841 IMP DEO ET DOMINO PROBO AVG39 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 083
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PROBUS RIC 877 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 338 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 395
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PROBUS RIC 838 VAR. A2. BUST OFFICINA 137 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/*/-//KA•A•
WEIGHT 4.88g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH: 22-24mm
RIC: 838 VAR. (BUST A2 UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 416
3rd KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN)
EX. U.N. COLLECTION
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PROBUS RIC 837 VAR. "A" OFFICINA 37 viewsPROBUS 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!
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PROBUS RIC 886 E1 BUST OFFICINA 436 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAΔ
WEIGHT 3.32g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 886
COLLECTION NO. 685
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE+SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
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PROBUS RIC 850 VAR. BONO IMP C PROBO P AVG36 viewsOBVERSE: BONO IMP C PROBO P AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAB
WEIGHT 4.55g / AXIS: 12h / DIAMETER: 22mm
RIC: 850 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH BONO IMP C PROBO P AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 1032
EXTREMELY RARE AND DESIRABLE OBVERSE LEGEND!
This is the only specimen of this type known to me in the world.
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H2 BUST NO MINTMARKS36 viewsOBVERSE: 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 auction
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PROBUS RIC 877 E1 BUST VIR2 OFFICINA 135 views OBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.62g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 877
COLLECTION NO. 775
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 CLASSIFICATION)
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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH I8 BUST TYPE) 35 viewsOBVERSE: 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 me
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PROBUS RIC 84835 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 1084
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IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG / CONCORDIA MILITVM35 viewsOBVERSE: 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)
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PROBUS RIC 886 E1 BUST OFFICINA 234 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 4.02g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 886 VAR. (KAB MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 804
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PROBUS RIC 880 VAR. E1 BUST OFFICINA 3 PARMA SHIELD 34 viewsOBVERSE: 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.
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PROBUS RIC 867 VAR. IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICTVS AVG A2 BUST OFFICINA 434 viewsOBVERSE: 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 2019-11-30
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PROBUS RIC 869 PERPETVO IMP PROBO AVG 33 viewsOBVERSE: PERPETVO IMP PROBO AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 3.99g / AXIS: 11h / WIDTH 22-24mm
RIC 869
COLLECTION NO.37
11th KNOWN SPECIMEN
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PROBUS RIC 888 E1 BUST OFFICINA 433 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.40g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 888
COLLECTION NO. 1027
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE ON SHIELD
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA "S"33 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//S
WEIGHT 3.85g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 862 VAR. (MINTMARK "S" UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 260
7th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN
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PROBUS RIC 836 OFFICINA 333 viewsOBVERSE: 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 collection
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PROBUS RIC 862 H2 BUST OFFICINA 433 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 1360
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PROBUS RIC 886 E1 BUST OFFICINA 132 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAA
WEIGHT 4.02g / AXIS: 7h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC 886
COLLECTION NO. 53
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE+SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
Same obverse die as my coin no. 1102 with Adventvs Probi Avg reverse (also from officina "A")
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR2 OFFICINA 232 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.62g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 621
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).

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PROBUS RIC 856 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 232 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: MS//KAB
WEIGHT 4.39g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 856 VAR. (OBVERSE LEGEND AND MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 793
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probus RIC 886 VAR. E1 BUST OFFICINA 332 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG (VIR-ADV)
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding shield and spear
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.03g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC 886 VAR. (OFFICINA 3 UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 1198
NOTE: EMPEROR ON HORSE+SOLDIERS ON SHIELD
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR2 OFFICINA 4 32 viewsOBVERSE: 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 SPECIMEN
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PROBUS RIC 838 E1 BUST OFFICINA 3 PARMA SHIELD 32 viewsOBVERSE: 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.
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PROBUS RIC 887 E1 BUST OFFICINA 131 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.57g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC 887
COLLECTION NO. 141
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PROBUS RIC 844 VAR. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG 31 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAΔ
WEIGHT 2.96g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 21-22 mm
RIC 844 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 993
EX DATTARI COLLECTION
VERY RARE WITH THIS OBVERSE LEGEND
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 3 PARMA SHIELD 31 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1 = Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding Parma shield and spear.
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Ð“•
WEIGHT 4.12g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 878 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 896

Rare!

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.
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PROBUS RIC 880 E1 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 131 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -//KA•A•
WEIGHT 2.31g / AXIS: 6h / DIAMETER: 22 mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 981
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PROBUS RIC 888 VAR. PERPETVO IMP PROBO AVG 31 viewsOBVERSE: 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), 2214
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PROBUS RIC 850 VAR. BONO IMP C PROBO AVG 30 viewsOBVERSE: BONO IMP C PROBO AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KA•B•
WEIGHT 3.66g / AXIS: 12h
RIC: 850 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH KA•B• MINTMARK)
COLLECTION NO. 13
7th known specimen (information from P.Gysen + my own database)
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PROBUS RIC 855 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 130 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: RESTITVT ORBIS
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT 3.74g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC: 855 VAR. (KAA MINTMARK UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 699
15th KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN)
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PROBUS RIC 878 E1 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 230 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 3.88g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 23mm
RIC 878
COLLECTION NO. 25
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PROBUS RIC 845 1 EMMISSION OFFICINA 330 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2 (BASTIEN) = Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//Г
WEIGHT 3.67g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 20-21mm
RIC 845
COLLECTION NO. 916
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PROBUS RIC 841 VAR. BONO IMP M AVR PROBO INVIC AVG30 views OBVERSE: BONO IMP M AVR PROBO INVIC AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/*/-//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 3.69g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC: 841 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH BONO IMP M AVR PROBO INVIC AVG LEGEND)
COLLECTION NO. 674
This is only the 2nd known specimen in the world! (information from P.Gysen + my own database)
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PROBUS RIC 867 VAR. A2 BUST IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F INVIC AVG OFFICINA 230 viewsOBVERSE: 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 !!!
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. B BUST OFFICINA 129 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.85g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22mm
RIC 862 VAR. (B BUST)
COLLECTION NO. 261
11th SPECIMEN KNOWN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN
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PROBUS RIC 862 E1 BUST OFFICINA 229 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 3.05g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-23mm
RIC 862
COLLECTION NO. 120
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PROBUS RIC 880 E1 BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 329 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//KA•Î“•
WEIGHT 3.96g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 328
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PROBUS RIC 844 A2 BUST OFFICINA 1 RARE29 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT 3.93g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH: 21,5mm
RIC: 844
COLLECTION NO. 942
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PROBUS RIC 887 E1 BUST OFFICINA 4 29 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 290
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PROBUS RIC 880 B BUST VIR1 OFFICINA 3 29 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 590
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PROBUS RIC 858 VAR. RESTITHVTOR ORBIS (SIC!)29 views 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)
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PROBUS RIC 858 VAR. IMP C M AVR PROBVS INVICT AVG OFFICINA 1 (duplicate)29 viewsOBVERSE: 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 2019-12-22
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PROBUS RIC 855 VAR. A2 BUST OFFICINA 2 duplicate 29 viewsOBVERSE: 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)
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PROBUS RIC 861 A2 BUST OFFICINA 428 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: A2
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•Î”•
WEIGHT 4.15g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 21,5-23mm
RIC 861
COLLECTION NO. 321
10th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN
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PROBUS RIC 861 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 2 28 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: SOLI INVICTO
BUST TYPE: H4
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•B•
WEIGHT 3.22g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 24mm
RIC 861 VAR. (H4 BUST UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 292
NOTE: DOUBLE STRIKE
9th KNOWN SPECIMEN - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN
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PROBUS RIC 880 B BUST VIR 1 SHORT LEGEND OFFICINA 228 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AV_G
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 3.78g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 22-23mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 617
VERY RARE VARIANT OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG REVERSE LEGEND WITH CESURE VIRTVS PROBI AV_G
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PROBUS RIC 878 VAR. PARMA SHIELD OFFICINA 228 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAB
WEIGHT 3.22g / AXIS: 12h / WIDTH 23-24mm
RIC 878 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 700
7th KNOWN SPECIMEN (FOR PARMA SHIELD - INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN+MY OWN DATABASE
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PROBUS RIC 880 E1 BUST VIR2 OFFICINA 128 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KA•A•
WEIGHT 3.18g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH 21-22mm
RIC 880
COLLECTION NO. 764
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).
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PROBUS RIC 845 B BUST OFFICINA 128 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
REVERSE: PROVIDEN DEOR
BUST TYPE: B
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: *//KAA
WEIGHT: / AXIS: / WIDTH:
RIC: 845
COLLECTION NO. 777
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H2 BUST OFFICINA 1 EMMISSION 3 28 viewsOBVERSE: 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 collection
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PROBUS RIC 862 VAR. H4 BUST OFFICINA 2 ("S")28 viewsOBVERSE: 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 me
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PROBUS RIC 877 VAR. E1 BUST VIR1 SHORT LEGEND OFFICINA 1 PARMA SHIELD UNIQUE !!!27 viewsOBVERSE: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
REVERSE: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
BUST TYPE: E1
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: --//KAA
WEIGHT 3.77g / AXIS: 6h / WIDTH mm
RIC 877 VAR. (PARMA SHIELD UNLISTED)
COLLECTION NO. 71
EX S.L. COLLECTION
VERY RARE "SHORT LEGEND" VARIANT OF THE VIRTVS PROBI AVG REVERSE WHERE THE LEGEND ENDS AT THE TOP OF EMPEROR'S SHIELD (NOT AT THE BOTTOM AS USUAL)
UNIQUE (FOR PARMA SHIELD AND "SHORT LEGEND" VARIANT OF THE VIRTVS PROB AVG LEGEND)
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PROBUS RIC 841 VAR. H BUST BONO IMP C PROBO INVICTO AVG27 viewsOBVERSE: BONO IMP C PROBO INVICTO AVG
REVERSE: CLEMENTIA TEMP
BUST TYPE: H
FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/*/-//KAB
WEIGHT 3.73g / AXIS: 7h / WIDTH: 21-22mm
RIC: 841 VAR. (UNLISTED WITH BONO IMP C PROBO INVICTO AVG LEGEND AND H BUST)
COLLECTION NO. 230
4th KNOWN SPECIMEN (INFORMATION FROM P.GYSEN + MY OWN DATABASE)
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PROBUS RIC 854 VAR. 3 OFFICINA27 viewsOBVERSE: 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. 1246
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