Et Tu Probe ? Optimo Principi Redux

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FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3439 Posts	Posted 12/31/2018 6:14 pm One of the first coins I owned was an antoninianus of Probus Emperor on horseback slaying some unfortunate fellow I bought it for a few dollars away back in 1977 My brother (MARCVS OBLIVIVS) told me he could "fix" it ie remove the crud on it When he brought it back I was horrified He not only removed the crud but most of the patina as well Well I was young but not as dumb as I looked back then I swallowed hard and thanked him for his efforts ...... I think I may leave this one well enough alone Gives it a venerable look Emperor Probus (AD 278-82) Billon Antoninianus Obv. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG Helmeted radiate and cuirassed bust of Probus left holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left Rv. VIRTVS PROBI AVG Probus on horseback right slaying some unfortunate fellow beneath KAΔ in exergue Serdica mint 3.98 grams 22-3mm RIC 877 D Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 12/31/2018 8:33 pm Lots of bronzes of Probus seemed to have survived in reasonably nice condition. This one even better than most of the survivors. Really nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
travelcoin Pillar of the Community United States 1120 Posts	Posted 01/01/2019 11:48 am It still looks silvered, unless that's the photograph. Very attractive and an example I haven't seen. Thanks for sharing! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34409 Posts	Posted 01/01/2019 7:59 pm Quote: Lots of bronzes of Probus seemed to have survived in reasonably nice condition. I agree and would add that this is one of them. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3439 Posts	Posted 01/02/2019 02:05 am Still undecided whether to give it a quicky bath to remove some of the crud But haste makes waste So I have relegated it to my "mañana" tray for now Tomorrow I may try something out and also do a re-shoot In my enthusiasm I balanced the legend out making the reverse a bit crooked With the mint mark properly placed it is very much an action still The unfortunate fellow is not only about to be skewered by the emperor but he has just had some dental work done by his trusty steed with his shield flying forwards and his body hurtling backwards Veeeery beautiful ........ Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3439 Posts	Posted 01/02/2019 8:07 pm Well whats done is done ..... I "improved" it a bit with a quick bath Better rotation on the reverse too Shows more of the moment Report this Post to the Staff
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