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Offline maridvnvm

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Probus - Lugdunum - MARS VICTOR - RIC 82 Bust Type G
« on: January 02, 2023, 01:25:43 pm »
One of my collecting areas of focus is the bronze coinage of Probus from Lugdunum . The coins from the 5th Emission, created to celebrate the successful return of Probus through the city after a campaign in Gaul, introduced the more elaborate bust types. Many of these bust types are commonplace from other mints but not so from Lugdunum. I obtain them whenever I the confluence of them appearing on the market and their price allows. I hope that 2023 allows me to add a couple more but I am very happy to add this one.

Probus

Obv:– IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
Rev:– MARS VICTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy
Minted in Lugdunum (II) Emission 5 Officina 2. End A.D. 277 to Early A.D. 278
Reference(s) – Cohen 339. Bastien 213 (7 examples cited). RIC 82 Bust Type G (rated Scarce)

3.32 gms, 24.60 mm. 180 degrees

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Offline Virgil H

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Re: Probus - Lugdunum - MARS VICTOR - RIC 82 Bust Type G
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2023, 06:03:39 pm »
Beautiful coin.

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Re: Probus - Lugdunum - MARS VICTOR - RIC 82 Bust Type G
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2023, 11:34:49 pm »
Very beautiful.
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Re: Probus - Lugdunum - MARS VICTOR - RIC 82 Bust Type G
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2023, 10:24:21 pm »
Tremendous portrait and wonderful history. What more could a collector ask for?
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Re: Probus - Lugdunum - MARS VICTOR - RIC 82 Bust Type G
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2023, 02:29:12 pm »
Hi Martin great coin… 👍

As you know I have  similar bust and revers, ut different
RIC No : 83

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=117519

Regards

Joe
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