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Probus - Lugdunum - Mars Victor - Ric 82 Bust Type G

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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

Probus---Lugdunum---Mars-Victor---Ric-82-Bust-Type-G
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Fantastic example on large flan...congrats!
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Super coin!
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A real beauty. I love the metal flow, C M AVR PR.
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Amazing remaining detail, especially on the portrait! Have you confirmed that the green deposits aren't BD?
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