I Need Some Help Identifying A Coin...

I believe this was struck at Serdica with "KAB" in exergue.

I am far from an expert on Probus coins, but I believe this is the coin you have:

Probus Antoninianus RIC 846 Serdica struck in 277AD

O: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right

R: SOLI INVICTO, Sol, cloak billowing out behind, raising right hand, in quadriga facing, KAB in exergue

Here is an example I found below.

Regards,

-Kurt

EDIT: At second glance, your bust looks draped and NOT cuirassed, so we aren't quite there yet :)

I think you got it JW. I was almost there.

The right facing bust seems much less common the the left facing.

TripleB7

to the community.

You have a very nice coin there.

Nice coin!

Welcome to the community!

Don't get too worked up over what you consider 'rarity'. The left busts are usually either the fancy consular busts or fancier military types so the plain old ordinary draped or cuirassed types are less in demand by most of us. I do not own this reverse from Serdica but have a fancy left from Serdica and a selection of other mints in both military and civilian styles (identify if you wish). I do not have the really nice rare busts like the one with a horsehead next to the emperor's bust or some of the fanciest shields. There are so many bust types for Probus that a complete set of his coins would be more than a little difficult even if you have an unlimited budget. Most I have were bought about 20 years ago when there was a large hoard dispersed and before so many people collected them. The really rare ones are pricey now but common ones like these are pretty, too.






Serdica, Siscia, Ticinum, Antioch (from memory but I think I'm right)

I always thought he must have actually been a fashion plate and liked to be shown in his finest and newest duds. Does anyone have any other explanation for the attire?

You guy's rock... Thank you so much for all your help. by a guesstimation how much would this be worth do you think?

Nice detail on your coins Dougsmit!
And welcome to the forum TripleB7! These guys are great!