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TripleB7 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 8:18 pm I'm not to sure on what type of coin it is, could somebody help? Report this Post to the Staff

Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 8:21 pm That is an ancient Roman bronze coin that bears the portrait of the emperor Probus on the front. The design on the back is very interesting, but I am unable to make out much of hte lettering. The mint mark (below the design on the back) seems to be "HHB," and I will guess that that is Hereclea, Greece. But I'm not as awesome at IDing coins as others around this forum, so we should wait for them to chime in. And Welcome to the forum! Report this Post to the Staff
TripleB7 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 8:25 pm that's still more than I knew before thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 8:39 pm 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 :) Edited by Biancasdad 02/18/2012 8:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 8:52 pm I would say it is more like RIC 861, b: http://wildwinds.com/coins/ric/prob...C_0861,B.jpg Report this Post to the Staff
Doucet Pillar of the Community United States 1315 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 9:06 pm I think you got it JW. I was almost there. The right facing bust seems much less common the the left facing. TripleB7 Report this Post to the Staff
Bing Pillar of the Community United States 4253 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 9:09 pm Quote: The right facing bust seems much less common the the left facing. You are probably correct as I have two of these with left facing busts. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 9:40 pm to the community. You have a very nice coin there. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 9:56 pm Nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 10:10 pm Nice coin! Welcome to the community! Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 10:24 pm , TripleB7! Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 10:34 pm 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) Edited by dougsmit 02/18/2012 10:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 10:38 pm Awesome coins, dougsmit! Is there any reason why Probus had such nice bust types for his coins in comparison with other third century emperors? Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 10:41 pm 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? Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/18/2012 11:17 pm There's really fantastic detail in those portraits! Report this Post to the Staff
TripleB7 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/19/2012 10:21 pm You guy's rock... Thank you so much for all your help. by a guesstimation how much would this be worth do you think? Report this Post to the Staff
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