A rare Probus COTD

[quadrans]

A rare Probus COTD:

112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0009.0008, -/-//•K•A•, Bust-H2, RIC V-II 632.2b.0.H2.A., AE-Antoninianus, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, Rare (R3), #1
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112 Probus (276-282 A.D.), Siscia, Alföldi 0009.0008, -/-//•K•A•, Bust-H2, RIC V-II 632.2b.0.H2.A., AE-Antoninianus, ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, Rare (R3), #1
avers: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding scepter surmounted by an eagle. (H2)
reverse: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding scepter; at foot, captive. (A)
exergue: -/-//•K•A•, diameter: 21,0-22,5mm, weight: 3,56g, axis: 5h,
mint: Siscia, 2nd. em., ph.b., - off., date: 277 A.D.,
ref: RIC V-II 632.2b.0.H2.A., Alf-9, No-8, Rare!!! (R3), LV:2 ex.,

 Regards

 Joe /Q.

[djmacdo]

Spectacular!

[quadrans]

Thanks 🤗👍

Joe

[maridvnvm]

Here is a far more common ADVENTVS AVG, XXIV type in not so nice grade.

Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle
Rev:– ADVENTVS AVG, Emperor riding left right hand raised, left holding scepter (without captive)
Minted in Siscia (XXIV in exe) Emission 5 Officina 5. A.D. 278
Reference:– RIC 624 Bust type H. Alföldi type 5, n° 96

4.00 gms, 22.11 mm. 180 degrees

[quadrans]

Hi Martin,

Thanks. 🤗👍

Your coin also nice grade and quality … 👍👍

Joe/Q.

[ancientdave]

A fantastic coin, Joe!!

[quadrans]

Thank you Dave 👍🤗😉

Joe

[gallienus1]

Your antoninianus is in beautiful condition. It looks as if someone with a time machine has just gone back to the 3rd century and picked it up for you!

Congratulations Joe.

[quadrans]

Dear Steve,

Thanks   

Joe

p.s.

This time machine would be an interesting thing, I wonder how the collections would change?!?
 

Joe