Roman Coinage - AR and AE Antoniniani

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GORDIAN III

Outstanding bust with tones, reverse struck from worn die, a hoard coin.

£80

GORDIAN III - AR Antoninianus

IMP CAES GORDIANVS PIVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, holding olive branch and spear - shield at side.

Date: 240AD
Diameter: 20.5mm
Weight: 4.46g
Catalogue ref: RIC 39, RSC 383

SKU: AN-JKFP (ME)

PHILIP I

Pleasing hoard coin, loverly silvery-golden tones, super details to Felicitas.

£65

PHILIP I - AR Antoninianus

IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / P M TR P IIII COS P P, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia,

Date: 246AD
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 4.97g
Catalogue ref: RIC 5 and RSC 137

SKU: AN-PJFD (ME)

TREBONIANUS GALLUS

SOLD

Clean hoard coin in NEF, reverse from worn die.

£50

TREBONIANUS GALLUS - AR Antoninianus

IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. / FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Star behind.

Date: 251-3AD
Diameter: 24.5mm max
Weight: 3.69g
Catalogue ref: RIC 34, RSC 37a

SKU: AN-JKPJ (M)

GALLIENUS

Graded as VF, Ex:- E. Mensch & A. Bauer Collection of coins of Gallienus.

£340

GALLIENUS - Billon Antoninianus

Mediolanum. GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / LEG XXII VI P VI F, Capricorn to right.

Date: 260-261AD
Diameter: 20mm
Weight: 3.03g
Catalogue ref: RIC 447, RSC 792a

SKU: AN-PTFD (ME)

GALLIENUS

Graded as VF and is RARE. Ex:- E. Mensch & A. Bauer Collection of coins of Gallienus.

£375

GALLIENUS - Billon Antoninianus

Mediolanum. GALLIENVS AVG, Radiate bust left. / LEG VII CL VII P VII F, Bull standing right.

Date: 261AD
Diameter: 20mm
Weight: 2.98g
Catalogue ref: RIC 350, RSC 516.

SKU: AN-JKPW (M)

POSTUMUS

SOLD

DEVSONIENSI is a city - Hercules from a place where he was worshiped - DEVSON

£50

POSTUMUS - Billon Antoninianus

Mint of Treveri (Trier). IMP C POSTVMVS . P . F . AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / HERC DEVSONIENSI, Hercules standing right, holding club, bow, and lion skin.

Date: 260-261AD
Diameter: 13mm max
Weight: 3.76g
Catalogue ref: RIC 64, RSC 91a

SKU: AN-BFTK (ME)

CLAUDIUS (II) GOTHICUS

Sale!

SUPERB BUST, coin is more chocolate brown than picture suggests.

~~£125~~ £95

CLAUDIUS (II) GOTHICUS - AE Antoninianus.

Siscia mint, IMP CLAVDIVS AVG, Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / LAETITIA AVG, standing left, holding wreath and cornucopia.

Date: ca.269-70 AD
Diameter: ca.21mm
Weight: 2.75g
Catalogue ref: RIC 181

SKU: AN-TWBB (ME)

TETRICUS I

Sale!

Bold bust with fine details on super metal.

~~£55~~ £45

TETRICUS I - AE Antoninianus.

Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust r. / SALVS AVGG. Salus standing l, holding rudder and patera from which she feeds snake rising from altar to l.

Date: 274AD
Diameter: 18mm max
Weight: 3.02g
Catalogue ref: RIC 126

SKU: AN-JKUB (ME)

TETRICUS II Caeser

Sale!

Superb hoard metal!

~~£50~~ £45

TETRICUS II Caeser - AE Antoninianus.

Trier mint. C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, radiate and draped bust right. / SPES AVGG, Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting hem of dress.

Date: 272-3AD
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.98g
Catalogue ref: RIC 270

SKU: AN-QUKP (ME)

AURELIAN

SOLD

Magnificent bust, with little signs of actual wear, coppery to dark tones. EX:- LL, Collection, via Den of Antiquity Int., with ticket.

£195

AURELIAN - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Mediolanum (Milan). IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, wide ties. / DAC IA FELIX, Dacia standing left, holding staff surmounted by ass's head, / S

Date: 270-1AD
Diameter: 19.5mm max
Weight: 3.38g
Catalogue ref: RIC 108

SKU: AN-BBUK (M)

AURELIAN

RARE+ and with an unusual reverse type, silvery-green patina, most known examples are pretty rough.

£190

AURELIAN - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Antioch, IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG Radiate & cuirassed bust r. / CONSERVAT AVG, Sol adv., to r., holding globe with his l., hand and short sceptre with his r., trampling captive in oriental dress lying on the ground to r. D (Delta) I - / XXI

Date: 274AD
Diameter: 22.5mm
Weight: 3.57g
Catalogue ref: RIC 383

SKU: AN-DFQU (ME)

AURELIAN

EXTREMELY RARE, only three coins known, including this example, all from the same obverse die.

£250

AURELIAN - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Serdica. IMP AVRELIANVS INVICTVS P AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust r. / RESTITVT OR-BIS, Female figure standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian standing left, holding sceptre. * / KAB

Date: 274/5AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.63g
Catalogue ref: RIC 302

SKU: AN-PFTK (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

All 1st issue coins of Probus are hard to find, brown-silvery tone. The busts of 1st issues are finer than those of the 3rd and 4th. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£90

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and sceptre - at foot, globe. Mintmark: / III

Date: 1st emission of Lugdunum, X 276AD.
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 3.80g
Catalogue ref: RIC 47Ff, Bastien 153

SKU: Pr47Ff2

PROBUS

Sale!

Strong bust with a silvery toned surface .EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£40~~ £35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / MARS VICTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy. Mintmark: / II

Date: 2nd emission, Phase 2, XI - XII 276AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.58g
Catalogue ref: RIC 37, Bastien 166

SKU: Pr37Ff2 (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Strong GEF bust with full toned silver. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£70~~ £60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / LAETITIA AVGVSTI, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. Mintmark: / IIII

Date: 3rd emission of Lugdunum, I - IV 277AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.93g
Catalogue ref: RIC 31, Bastien 182

SKU: Pr31Ff4 (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Toned copper-brown. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£35~~ £30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / MARS VICTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy. Mintmark: / II

Date: 3rd emission of Lugdunum, I - IV 277AD.
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 4.21g
Catalogue ref: RIC 37, Bastien 179

SKU: Pr37Ff2II (ME)

PROBUS

This ADVENTVS reverse for Lugdunum is SCARCE, silvery-brown tone. Ex:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£120

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C PROBVS.P.F.AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor, riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive. Mintmark: / I

Date: 4th emission of Lugdunum, VI - XII 277AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.40g
Catalogue ref: RIC 19 and Bastien 184

SKU: Pr19FfI (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

RARE bust for Lugdunum, super metal with silvery-black tone. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£185

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. VIRTVS PRO-BI - AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust l., balteus, holding lance and shield. Shield decorated with rider r. / ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing r., emptying cornucopia. / IIII

Date: 5th emission of Lugdunum, XII 277 - III 278AD.
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.21g
Catalogue ref: RIC 18, Bastien 252.

SKU: Pr18G4

PROBUS

Sale!

Though not high grade it is a VERY-RARE bust with an ATTICA helmet. E:;- Mike Vosper, collection.

~~£175~~ £155

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS - AVG, Radiate, ATTICA helmeted, cuirassed bust l., balteus, holding spear and shield. Shield decorated with rider r. / ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing r., emptying cornucopia. / IIII

Date: 5th emission of Lugdunum, XII 277 - III 278AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.30g
Catalogue ref: RIC 59, Bastien 248.

SKU: Pr59G4 (ME)

PROBUS

A beautiful example with a remarkable military bust. VERY-RARE with Attica helmet. EX:- RT and Mike R Vosper, Collection.

£450

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, ATTICA helmeted, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield. / MARS VICTOR, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy. Mintmark: / II

Date: 5th emission of Lugdunum, XII 277 - III 278AD.
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 3.89g
Catalogue ref: RIC 82G variant = Attica; Bastien 213 (7 ex.) B. supp1/- - B. supp 2/213 (alpha)a, pl. VIII

SKU: Pr82Gattica (ME)

PROBUS

VERY-RARE bust and are always very desirable. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Collection.

£275

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C - M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, with spear. / TEMPO-R FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Mintmark: / I

Date: 5th emission of Lugdunum, XII 277 - III 278AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.75g
Catalogue ref: RIC 103G., Bastien 207 (Only 6 cited).

SKU: Pr103SpRI (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

VERY-SCARCE bust for Lugdunum and one sold NEF for c£625, our coin GVF, EX: Mike Vosper and LL Collections

~~£350~~ £300

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. VIR-TVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, dr., and cuir., bust left, holding spear and (medusa on) shield, seen from back, wide ties. / TEMPO-R FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Mintmark / I

Date: 5th emission of Lugdunum, XII 277 - III 278AD.
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 3.66g
Catalogue ref: RIC 106, Bastien 221

SKU: Pr106SpLI (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Tall, bold, and elegant bust on mid to dark copper. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£50~~ £45

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / TEMPO-R FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Mintmark: / I

Date: 6th emission of Lugdunum; IV 278 - 279AD.
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 4.05g
Catalogue ref: RIC 103, Bastien 206b

SKU: Pr103Ff1 (ME)

PROBUS

Delightful darkish-brown patina, strong EF bust.

£65

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C PROBVS.P.F.AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / TEMPO-R FELICI, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Mintmark: / I

Date: 6th emission of Lugdunum; IV 278 - 279AD.
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 4.07g
Catalogue ref: RIC 104, Bastien 269

SKU: Pr104FfI (ME)

PROBUS

VERY-SCARCE reverse. EX:- Phillippe Gysen and Mike Vosper, Collections.

£150

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, drapped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behined. / COMIT-I PROBI AVG, Hercules standing left, holding olive-branch, club and lion skin. Mintmark: / IIII

Date: 7th emission of Lugdunum, VII - VIII 281AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.74g
Catalogue ref: RIC 70, Bastien 329 (5 ex.)

SKU: Pr70Cb4 (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

The obverse legend is VERY-SCARCE, which sometimes has a pellet between IMP and C. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£100~~ £90

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / TEMPO-R FELICIT, Felicitas standing right, holding caduceus and cornucopia. Mintmark: / II

Date: 8th emission of Lugdunum, IX - XII 281AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 2.89g
Catalogue ref: RIC 109, Bastien 353

SKU: Pr109Ff1 (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

SOLD

Darkish brown patina, pleasing. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£40~~ £35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum. IMP C PROBVS . P . F . AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / PIET-AS AVG, Pietas standing left by altar, holding patera and box of perfumes. In right field C / -

Date: 9th emission of Lugdunum, I - VIII 282AD.
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 3.83g
Catalogue ref: RIC 121., Bastien 413.

SKU: Pr121FfC (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Distinguished, tall necked bust in EF grade all with silvery green-grey tones. Ex:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£70~~ £60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

1st em., of Rome. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Mintmark: / XXIG (Gamma)

Date: 276-277AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 4.24g
Catalogue ref: RIC 150., MPR 12.

SKU: Pr150FfG (ME)

PROBUS

Unusual large bust which is RARE (see above) coppery mid-brown tones. Ex:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£45

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

1st em., of Rome. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / AEQVITAS AVG, Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. Mintmark: / XXIG (Gamma)

Date: 276-277AD
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 3.24g
Catalogue ref: RIC 150., MPR 12 var.

SKU: Pr150FfG2 (ME)

PROBUS

Deep copper brown tones. Ex:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£50

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

1st em., of Rome. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / FIDE-S MILIT, Fides standing, holding sceptre and transverse ensign. Mintmark: / XXIe (Epsilon).

Date: 276-277AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 4.28g
Catalogue ref: RIC 151., MPR 23

SKU: Pr151Ffe

PROBUS

VERY-RARE+, obverse legend not recorded by RIC, MPR for 56 and 57 states obverse gold dies - Biniones. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Collection.

£250

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

1st em., of Rome. Obverse is for gold die, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopia - at foot, globe. Mintmark: - I A / XXI

Date: 276-277AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 4.08g
Catalogue ref: RIC - NOT IN (cf 726Cf) and MPR - NOT IN (Will be after 55 and before 56)

SKU: PrNR726SpR-A

PROBUS

SOLD

Strong bust, reverse weaker, darkish brown patina. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

1st em., of Rome. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / PROVIDENTIA AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopia - at foot, globe. Mintmark: / XXIA

Date: 276-277AD
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 4.12g
Catalogue ref: RIC 726 (RIC incorrect mint)., MPR 1.

SKU: Pr726FfA

PROBUS

Copper silver tones. Ex:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

1st em., of Rome. IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / VIRTVS - AVG, Emperor standing right, holding spear and globe. Mintmark: / XXIs (Zita)

Date: 276-277AD
Diameter: 23mm
Weight: 4.15g
Catalogue ref: RIC 801 (RIC incorrect mint)., MPR 30 (B 1.1.2)

SKU: Pr801FfS (M)

PROBUS

Sale!

Full silvering, and much better in the hand. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£125~~ £110

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd em., of Rome, IMP C M AVR P-ROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front. / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated in temple, holding Victory and sceptre. RD (R Delta).

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.56g
Catalogue ref: RIC 191., MPR 146 (4ex.)

SKU: Pr191CfD (ME)

PROBUS

This obverse is the only die with a very realistic Eagel on sceptre, though not high grade and has a little edge bend. EX:- Mike R Vosper Collection.

£30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd em., of Rome, IMP - C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, wide ties. / VIRTVS AV-GVSTI, Soldier standing left, right hand resting on shield, left holding spear. R e (Epsilon).

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 3.39g
Catalogue ref: RIC 234, MPR 227.

SKU: Pr234HeEagle

PROBUS

Silvery-green-brown patina, this reverse with and RZ (Zeta) is VERY-RARE.

£80

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd em., of Rome, IMP C M AVR P-ROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front. / VIRTV-S AV-GVSTI, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy. Mintmark: / RZ

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 21.5mm
Weight: 3.42g
Catalogue ref: RIC 240, MPR 183 (1ex.)

SKU: Pr240CfZ (ME)

PROBUS

PrNr243Unlisted (ME) obverse and reverse

Sale!

EXTREMELY-RARE one die bust! Ex. P.Gysen and Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£1000~~ £850

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd em., of Rome, OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Rad., bust l., heroically nude, round Grand aegis & Medusa on l., shoulder, pointing spear forward, seen 3/4 back. / REV.: VIRTVS AVGV-STI, Emperor stg., l., sceptre, crowning trophy, to l., captive. / R

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: ca.22mm
Weight: ca.3.5g
Catalogue ref: RIC - (cf 243 BUST!!), MPR 92 (1 ex.). No other busts exist with GRAND AEGIS on Ant's, of Probus

SKU: PrNr243Unlisted (ME)

PROBUS

Single die bust for 3rd issue and was used in the 4th issue! (Scarce in the 2nd issue), EXTREMELY-RARE. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Collection.

£450

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd em., of Rome, IMP PRO-BVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, holding spear over shoulder, normal ties (F9). / ADVEN-TVS AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive (under horse looking back). Mintmark: / R star zita

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: ca.21.5mm
Weight: ca.3.18g
Catalogue ref: RIC - (cf 157 BUST!), MPR not in, cf 339. Probably a one die bust in the 3rd issue, later the 4th!

SKU: Pr157SpRs

PROBUS

SOLD

Mid-dark brown patina with a pleasing bust, NICE. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection and I. Jones Collection No11.

£60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

6th emission of Rome. IMP PROB-V S P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / FIDES M - ILITVM, Fides standing left, holding two ensigns. / R thunderbolt e

Date: 281AD.
Diameter: 21mm max
Weight: 3.65g
Catalogue ref: RIC 169., MPR 485

SKU: Pr169FfE (M)

PROBUS

Sale!

Full silvering, mottled tones, and much better in the hand, NICE. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£65~~ £59

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

6th emission of Rome. IMP PROB-V S P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / IOVI CONS - PROB AVG, Jupiter standing, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. / R thunderbolt Z

Date: 281AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.58g
Catalogue ref: RIC 173., MPR 471

SKU: Pr173FfB (ME)

PROBUS

Silvery-brown tones, well struck-up temple. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

6th emission of Rome. IMP PROB-VS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. / ROMAE AETER, Roma seated in temple, holding Victory and sceptre. Mintmark: / R thunderbolt D (Delta).

Date: 281AD.
Diameter: 21.5mm
Weight: 3.88g
Catalogue ref: RIC 183., MPR 474

SKU: Pr183HD

PROBUS

Full silvering, tones a little uneven,pleasing in the hand. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£65

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

6th emission of Rome. IMP PROB-VS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / VICTOR - IA GERM, Trophy (of 4 spears) between two captives. Mintmark: / R thunderbolt A

Date: 281AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.87g
Catalogue ref: RIC 220., MPR 470

SKU: Pr220FfA

PROBUS

Silvery-green tone, details to the reverse design. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£45

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd emission of Ticinum, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. / CONCORD MILIT, Emperor and Concordia clasping hands. Mintmark: / PXXT

Date: ca.276AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.52g
Catalogue ref: RIC 332

SKU: Pr332CbT (ME)

PROBUS

Silvery-golden-brown tones, bold bust. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£85

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd emission of Ticinum, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. / VIRTVS - AVG, Soldier standing left, holding Victory right, and spear and leaning on shield. Mintmark: / QXXT

Date: ca.276AD
Diameter: 23.5mm max
Weight: 4.02g
Catalogue ref: RIC 435

SKU: Pr435CbQ (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

Fully silvered surface, lightly toned. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Ticinum, IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. / CONC-ORD NILIT , Emperor and Concordia clasping hands. / PXXT

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 4.47g
Catalogue ref: RIC 333

SKU: Pr333HP (M)

PROBUS

Sale!

No example of RIC 351 with this bust in CoinArchives, RARE+. EX:- Mike Vosper, collection.

~~£135~~ £120

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Ticinum. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield (central boss), seen from back, wide ties. / CONS-ERVAT AVG, Sol standing, l., right hand raised, left holding globe. / TXXT

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 24.5mm max
Weight: 4.23g
Catalogue ref: RIC 351

SKU: Pr351SpLTb (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

There is a "trefoil" on the shield which is a bit weak. The bust is a RARE type, mid copper brown. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£135~~ £120

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Ticinum. VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and shield "Trefoil", seen from back. / CONSERVAT AVG, Sol standing, looking l., right hand raised, left holding globe. / TXXT

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 4.12g
Catalogue ref: RIC 351

SKU: Pr351SpLT (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

Silvery, broad 25 mm flan with a bold military bust of Probus. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£80

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Ticinum. VIRTVS PR-OBI A-VG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, balteus, bust l., spear over shoulder, shield with four rows of soldiers helmets. / FELICI-TA-S SEC, Felicitas standing l., caduceus and cornucopia. / SXXT

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 25mm max
Weight: 4.13g
Catalogue ref: RIC 361

SKU: Pr361GS (ME)

PROBUS

Superb bust, Ex. Mike R Vosper and R.T Collections.

£175

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Ticinum, IM-P C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, wide ties. / VI-RT-VS - AVG, Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy. Mintmark: / PXXT

Date:
Diameter: ca.23mm
Weight: ca.3.8g
Catalogue ref: RIC 427

SKU: Pr427H (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

EXTREMELY-RARE bust, for 3rd issue one, die only! Pleasing silvery tones surface. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£850

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Ticinum, IMP C M AVR PROBVS - AVG, Radiate bust RIGHT in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. / VIRTVS - AVG, Soldier standing left, holding Victory and spear and leaning on shield. / PXXT

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 25mm max
Weight: 4.11g
Catalogue ref: RIC 435 but bust not listed. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

SKU: Pr435HR

PROBUS

Sale!

Though a little week the reverse is a RARE issue. Ex:- Mike R Vosper Coll.

~~£200~~ £180

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3/4th em., of Ticinum, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust l., holding spear and (3 rows of helmets, nearest with shields on the) shield. / VI-RTV-S AVG, Emperor riding r., spearing enemy kneeling l. / SXXT

Date: ca.277-278AD?
Diameter: 34mm max
Weight: 3.82g
Catalogue ref: RIC 448

SKU: Pr448GS (ME)

PROBUS

Large flan with Silvery-brown tones, Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Collection.

£40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Ticinum, IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from front. / CONSE-R-VAT AVG, Sol standing, looking left, right hand raised, left holding globe. Mintmark: / TXXT

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 4.06g
Catalogue ref: RIC 349

SKU: Pr349FfT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Silvery-brown tones with a not so common bust type, Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£50~~ £45

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Ticinum, IMP C.PROBVS.P.F.AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from front. / CONSE-R-VAT AVG, Sol standing, looking left, right hand raised, left holding globe. Mintmark: / TXXT

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 4.54g
Catalogue ref: RIC 349

SKU: Pr349CfT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Scarce with wide ties, green-brown patina. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£45~~ £40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Ticinum, IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front. / ERCV-LI PACIF, Hercules standing left, holding branch, club and lion skin. / VXXT in exergue.

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: 25mm max
Weight: 3.96g
Catalogue ref: RIC 375Ff

SKU: Pr375FfV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

I only know of 5 coins with this obv., legend and reverse type, though not high grade it is VERY-RARE. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£140~~ £125

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Ticinum, VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left., holding spear and plain shield. / VICTOR - IA GERM, Trophy between two captives. Mintmark: / VIXXT

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 2.95g
Catalogue ref: RIC Not in (cf 425)

SKU: PrNR425GVI (ME)

PROBUS

Flaw on rev., Scarcer with wide ties, mid-dark patina. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Ticinum. IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, Wide ties. / VIRTVS AVG, Soldier standing left, holding Victory and spear and leaning on shield. / QXXT

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.88g
Catalogue ref: RIC 436

SKU: Pr436FfQ (ME)

PROBUS

Scarcer bust with wide ties, silvery mid-dark green patina. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Ticinum. IMP - C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, Wide ties. / VIRT-V-S - AVG, Soldier standing left, holding Victory and spear and leaning on shield. / QXXT

Date: ca.278AD.
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.69g
Catalogue ref: RIC 436

SKU: Pr436HQ (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

RIC missed this INVICTI obverse legend for Concordia, it is VERY-RARE. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£170~~ £150

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

6th emission of Ticinum, VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left., holding spear and studded shield. / CONC-ORD - MILIT, Concordia standing left, holding two ensigns. Mintmark: / AXXI

Date: ca.279AD
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 2.81g
Catalogue ref: RIC - (cf 533)

SKU: PrNR533GA (ME)

PROBUS

Silvery surface, pleasing coin. This coin is part of the EQVITI series of Ticinum. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£100

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

9th emission of Ticinum. VIRTVS P-ROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding lance and shield. / CONCO-RD - MILIT, Concordia standing left, holding two ensigns. - E | - / PXXI

Date: ca.281AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.27g
Catalogue ref: RIC 481

SKU: Pr481GP (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

VERY-RARE and not in RIC, on a broad flan with pleasing darkish-brown patina. This coin is part of the EQVITI series of Ticinum. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£295

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

9th emission of Ticinum. IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS IIII, Radiate bust l.. in imperial mantle, holding sceptre with eagle. / SECVRIT PERP, Securitas standing l., leaning on column, legs crossed, hand raised to head. - | I / VIXXI

Date: ca.281AD
Diameter: 25mm
Weight: 3.99g
Catalogue ref: RIC Not in (cf 529), See:- https://www.forumancientcoins.com/dougsmith/equiti.html

SKU: PrNR528HCONSIIII

PROBUS

Though not high grade the Emperor's arm visible is RARE and Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

1st emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from the back. / CLEMENTIA T-EMP, Emperor standing r., holding (arm is seen) sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter standing l., holding sceptre. B / XXI.

Date: ca.276AD.
Diameter: 22.5 mm max
Weight: 3.91g
Catalogue ref: RIC 644 corr., Alfoldi type 15 no. - (cf arm)

SKU: PrNR644CbB (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

A good example with a silvery surface mainly in the fields. Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£40~~ £30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

1st emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. / REV.: CONCORD MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. Greek G (Gamma) / XXI

Date: ca.276AD.
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 4.64g
Catalogue ref: RIC 651Cb, Alfoldi type 26 no. 42

SKU: Pr651CbG (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

Silver surface, fine details all on a broad flan. Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£90

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

Date: ca.276AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.46g
Catalogue ref: RIC 651Cb, Alfoldi type 26 no. 45

SKU: Pr651Cbs (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Part of the 277AD INVICTVS issue. Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£45~~ £35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

2nd emission of Siscia, IMP C PROBVS IVN AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. / FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas standing left by altar, holding patera and cornucopia. Mintmark: In right field A / XXI

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 2.7g
Catalogue ref: RIC 679, Alfoldi type 31, No 8.

SKU: Pr679Cb (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Part of the 277AD INVICTVS issue. Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£45~~ £40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 4.03g
Catalogue ref: RIC 679, Alfoldi type 31, No 9.

SKU: Pr679CbB2 (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Horseman is on the shield right, of 3rd issue which is scarcer than most issues. Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£115~~ £95

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

3rd em., of Siscia, OBV.: VIRTVS PRO-BI A-VG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. / REV.: ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre, captive under horse. XXIs (Zeta)

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 3.85g
Catalogue ref: RIC 634, Alfoldi type 9 no,33

SKU: Pr634Gs (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Lineage celebrated at ADVENTVS of Probus, Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£100~~ £80

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

4th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / REV.: ORIGINI AVG, She-wolf right, feeding Romulus and Remus. / XXIT

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 4.20g
Catalogue ref: RIC 703, Alfoldi type 40 no 1,

SKU: Pr703Ff (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

A classic sought after "dated" coin of Probus, SCARCE and a pleasing deep green patina. Ex:- Mike R Vosper coll.

~~£225~~ £180

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

5th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P - F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. / REV.: P M TRI P COS II P P, Lion walking left, head of ox before. -| - / XXIVI

Date: ca.278AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.70g
Catalogue ref: RIC 611, Alfoldi type 44, No.25 (Alfoldi error as XXVI stated)

SKU: Pr611SpLVI (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

SCARCE reverse with silvery surface, some deposits.

~~£125~~ £100

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

5th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. / REV.: FELICITAS S-AECVLI, Felicitas standing left by altar, holding patera and caduceus. / XXIS

Date: ca.278AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.81g
Catalogue ref: RIC 689, Alfoldi type 33, No. 2

SKU: Pr689Cbs (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

SCARCE reverse with this obverse legend, mid-dark patina. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£50~~ £45

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

5th emission of Siscia, IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. / LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. / XXIV

Date: ca.278AD
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.91g
Catalogue ref: RIC 697, Alfoldi type 37 No. 5

SKU: Pr697CbV2 (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Though not high grade, the bust is difficult to find, especially with wide ties. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£40~~ £30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

5th emission of Siscia, OBV.: OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. / REV.: VIRTV-S PR-OBI AVG, Mars heroically nude walking right, holding spear and trophy. / XXIV

Date: ca.278AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.97g
Catalogue ref: RIC 810, Alfoldi type 96, no. 219a.

SKU: Pr810SpLV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Silvery brown tones, some surface deposits, Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£40~~ £35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

6th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / REV.: CONCORDIA MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. / XXIV

Date: ca.279AD
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 4.07g
Catalogue ref: RIC666Cb, Alfoldi type 23 no. 50

SKU: Pr666CbV (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

This short legend obverse is RARE, and RIC missed it.

£60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

6th emission of Siscia, IMP PROBVS AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.. / REV.: SOLI INVICTO, Sol in quadriga galloping left, right hand raised, left holding whip. Mintmark: - - / XXIQ

Date: ca.279AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.77g
Catalogue ref: RIC - (Cf 744), Alfoldi type 76, No.12

SKU: Pr771HNRQ

PROBUS

Sale!

Silvery with toning, about VF+. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£45~~ £40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed, bust right, seen from back / CONCORD MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 3.39g
Catalogue ref: RIC 651, Alfoldi type26, No 53

SKU: Pr651CbV (ME)

PROBUS

Not recorded in RIC or PROBVS.NET or ALFOLDI, IV for VI, i.e. retrograde, VERY-RARE. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£145

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed, bust right. / CONCORD MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. Error -IV / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.45g
Catalogue ref: RIC 651, Alfoldi type26, Not in with IV as should be VI

SKU: Pr651FfIV

PROBUS

Silvery with toning, about VF+. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£50

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed, bust right, seen from front. / CONCORD MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. Q / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 2.71g
Catalogue ref: RIC 651, Alfoldi type26, No 73

SKU: Pr651CbQ (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

All though CONCORD MILIT is very common, this obv., legend is SCARCE.

~~£45~~ £35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, cuirassed, bust right. / CONCORD MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. T / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 3.36g
Catalogue ref: RIC 656H, Alfoldi type 26, No.91

SKU: Pr656HT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

VERY-RARE with this IIV on the left error.

~~£100~~ £80

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed, bust right. / CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. IIV l - / XXI - IIV for VII in error.

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 21mm max
Weight: 4.19g
Catalogue ref: RIC 660, Alfoldi type 22, No. 61 with IIV

SKU: Pr660FfIIV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Parma shielded busts are RARE+. This example has a blackish patina, Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£90~~ £70

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and parma shield. / REV.: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. - | P / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 21.5mm max
Weight: 2.94g
Catalogue ref: RIC 661 Alfoldi type 22, No.53.

SKU: Pr661GparmaP (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

A VERY-RARE bust and not exactly listed in Alfoldi. Sandy green patina. Ex:- Mike R Vosper Coll.

~~£60~~ £50

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust right in imperial mantle (No sceptre). Normal ties. / REV.: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. - | V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 21.5mm max
Weight: 3.61g
Catalogue ref: Bust not in RIC (661). Not recorded by Alföldi (type 22)with mm of for this emmision with this bust.

SKU: Pr661SpLV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Green-black patina, this bust is not common to the left. Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£35~~ £25

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed, bust right. / REV.: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. - l Q / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 3.61g
Catalogue ref: RIC 661, Alfoldi type 22, no. 20.

SKU: Pr661FfLV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Lightly toned silvery surface, strong bust. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£70~~ £55

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed, bust left. / REV.: CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left, holding patera and double cornucopia. - l V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 4.22g
Catalogue ref: RIC 661, Alfoldi type 22, No,24

SKU: Pr661FfQ (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Silvery grey tone, RARE with this bust. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£35~~ £30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed, bust right, seen from front, Ties are wide. / CONCORDIA MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. T / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.66g
Catalogue ref: RIC 666, Alfoldi type 23, No, 23 (1 coin sited).

SKU: Pr666CfT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

The short PROBVS AVG is a bit Scarcer than longer legends, Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£40~~ £30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: PROB-VS AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. / REV.: CONCORDIA MILIT, Emperor standing right, clasping hand of Concordia. T / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.42g
Catalogue ref: RIC 668, Alfoldi type 23, No 4.

SKU: Pr668CbT (ME)

PROBUS

Silvery-golden brown tones. VERY-RARE and desirable military bust with shield and spear, seen from the back. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£175

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back. / PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. - | P / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 21.5mm max
Weight: 3.44g
Catalogue ref: RIC 704, Alfoldi type 41, No.118

SKU: Pr704SpLPa (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Glossy deep green patina with silvery ting, pleasing bust that is not common. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£60~~ £50

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear. / REV.: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. - | P / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 2.96g
Catalogue ref: RIC 704, Alfoldi type 41, No.87

SKU: Pr704SpLP (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Attractive mid green patina with silvery look, a hevey coin. Ex:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£70~~ £60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. / REV.: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. - | T / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 4.66g
Catalogue ref: RIC 704, Alfoldi type 41, No.77

SKU: Pr704HT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Silvery with tones, Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£50~~ £40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. REV.: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. Mintmark: In right field S / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 3.97g
Catalogue ref: RIC 706Ff, Alfoldi type 41 No. 18.

SKU: Pr706FfS (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Fascinating correction to obverse legend. Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£150~~ £110

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG (Original reading;- IMP C PROBVS P AVG, A was then moved to right and F was added), Radiate, cuirassed bust left without weapons. REV.: PA-X A-VG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. Mintmark: In right field V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: ca.21+mm
Weight: 3.6g
Catalogue ref: RIC 706; Alfoldi type 41, No 39.

SKU: Pr706FfL (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Green-brown patina, PAX is very common the bust is SCARCE. Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£45~~ £35

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left. / REV.: PA-X A-VG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. Mintmark: In right field V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 3.69g
Catalogue ref: RIC 706, Alfoldi type 41, no. 39.

SKU: Pr706FfLV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Dark green patina, strong small bust, Q over T a little difficult to see - pleasing. Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£50~~ £40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / REV.: PAX A-V-G-VSTI, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. Mintmark: In right field. Q over T / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 4.17g
Catalogue ref: RIC 713, Alfoldi type 42, no. 27.

SKU: Pr713FfQ (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

No oficina T to left in Coin Archives (should be on the right) and is RARE+. Alfoldi noted only one example. Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

£50

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. / REV.: PAX - AVGVSTI, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. T l - / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 2.71g
Catalogue ref: RIC 713, Alfoldi type 42, No 12.

SKU: Pr713HT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Silver surface with some tones, Scarcer with wide tie's on this bust type. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£55~~ £45

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, wide ties. / REV.: PAX A-VGV-STI, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre. - l -VI / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 3.36g
Catalogue ref: RIC 713, Alfoldi type 42, No.16

SKU: Pr713HVI (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Dark green patina and a VERY-RARE bust, Alfoldi did not record this bust with Providentia reverse, Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£335~~ £275

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right, holding pugio in his left hand. / REV.: PROVIDENT - AVG, Providentia standing left, holding globe and sceptre. - l T / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 24+mm max
Weight: 3.56g
Catalogue ref: RIC 720, Alfoldi type 53 no -. Bust not listed.

SKU: Pr720SpRT (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Green-brown patina and not a very common bust, Ex. Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£50~~ £40

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear. / REV.: SALVS AV-G, Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms. Mintmark: In right field VII / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.94g
Catalogue ref: RIC 748, Alföldi type 65, No 35.

SKU: Pr748SpLVII (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

There is only two of this RIC no., in CoinArchives, thus RARE, nice green patina. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£65~~ £50

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

7th emission of Siscia, OBV.: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right. / REV.: SPE-S AVG, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising robe. - l V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 3.81g
Catalogue ref: RIC 787, Alfoldi type 84, No. 8.

SKU: Pr787FfV (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Though not high grade, there is plenty of detail to the bust. EX:- Mike R Vosper, Coll.

~~£75~~ £65

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

7th emission of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, draped & cuirassed bust l., holding spear, and shield on his l., shoulder, seen-back. / VIRTVS PR-OBI AVG, Mars heroically nude walking right, holding spear and trophy. - l V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 2.36g
Catalogue ref: RIC 810, Alfoldi type 96 No. 251

SKU: Pr810SpLV2 (ME)

PROBUS

A variety unknown to Alfoldi and has a RARE bust type. Ex - Mike R Vosper, Coll., and R.T Collection.

£225

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus

7th em., of Siscia, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield, seen from back. / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars heroically nude walking right, holding spear and trophy. - l V / XXI

Date: ca.280AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.69g
Catalogue ref: RIC 816, Alfoldi type 96 no. NOT LISTED

SKU: Pr816SpLV (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

Silvery toned surface, this short legend is SCARCE, EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£55

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd emission of Serdica, IMP C PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. / RESTITVT OR-BIS, Victory standing right, presenting wreath to Emperor standing left, holding spear. Mintmark: * / KAB

Date: ca.276AD
Diameter: 22.5mm
Weight: 2.16g
Catalogue ref: RIC 855

SKU: Pr855CbB (M)

PROBUS

A hoard coin with full silvering, there are some deposits on the obv., (removable) Pleasing, EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£100

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd em., of Serdica, IMP C PROBVS P AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust r., seen from back. / PRO-VIDEN D-EOR, Providentia standing r., holding two ensigns, facing Sol standing l., r., hand raised, l., holding globe. * / KA.G. (Gamma)

Date: ca.276AD
Diameter: 23.3mm max
Weight: 3.86g
Catalogue ref: RIC 845

SKU: Pr845CbG (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

VERY-RARE bust, without eagle sceptre. EX:- P. Gysen (Acquired in London in November 1995) and Mike Vosper and R.T Collections

£265

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Serdica, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle. / S-O-LI INVICT-O, Sol in spread quadriga, right hand raised, globe in left. Mintmark: / KA.B.

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 4.30g
Catalogue ref: RIC 861

SKU: Pr861SpLB (M)

PROBUS

Sale!

Loverly even darkish brown patina, very pleasing. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£85~~ £75

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

4th emission of Serdica, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and studded shield. / VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive. Mintmark: / KAB

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 23.5mm max
Weight: 3.97g
Catalogue ref: RIC 887

SKU: Pr887GB (ME)

PROBUS

Nicer in the hand with silvery surface, will clean. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£115

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Date: ca.277AD.
Diameter: 22+mm max
Weight: 4.05g
Catalogue ref: RIC 887

SKU: Pr887GD (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

The shield appears to be Emperor on horse charging - spearing right over fallen enemies. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£70~~ £60

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

2nd emission of Cyzicus., VIRTVS P-ROBI AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman. / ADVENTVS PROBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, l., holding sceptre-at foot, captive. Mintmark: D (Greek).

Date: End of 276, beginning of 277AD.
Diameter: 21mm max
Weight: 1.93g
Catalogue ref: RIC 904

SKU: Pr904GD (ME)

PROBUS

SOLD

Silvery-brown surface toned. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

£30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Cyzicus, IMP C M AVRP F PROBVS AVG, Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle. / SO-LI INVICT-O, Sol in spread quadriga, right hand raised, holding globe in left. Mintmark: CM / XXIP

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22.5mm
Weight: 3.63g
Catalogue ref: RIC 911

SKU: Pr911HP (ME)

PROBUS

Sale!

Silver surface toned. EX:- Mike Vosper, Collection.

~~£35~~ £30

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.36g
Catalogue ref: RIC 911

SKU: Pr911HT (ME)

PROBUS

Full with a silvery-blue tone. EX:- Mike Vosper Collection.

£55

PROBUS - Billon Antoninianus.

3rd emission of Cyzicus, IMP C M AVR PROBVS P - F AVG, Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and plain shield. / VIRTVS - PR-OBI AVG, Emperor riding left, right hand raised, left holding sceptre; at foot, captive. S / XXIMC

Date: ca.280AD
Diameter: 23.5mm max
Weight: 4.15g
Catalogue ref: RIC 913

SKU: Pr913GS (ME)

CARINUS Augustus

SOLD

A wonderful example for the Lyons mint, being better in the hand.

£165

CARINUS Augustus - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Lugdunum. IMP CARINVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right. / VICTORIA AVGG, Victory walking to left, holding wreath and palm; A in left field.

Date: ca.283-5AD.
Diameter: 22.5mm max
Weight: 3.62g
Catalogue ref: RIC 220

SKU: AN-FTQK (M)

CARINUS Augustus

SOLD

Fully toned silver surface with very fine details especially Aeternitas.

£225

CARINUS Augustus - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Rome, IMP CARINVS P F AVG, Radiate and cuirassed bust right. / AETERNIT AVG, Aeternitas standing left, holding Phoenix on globe and raising hem of skirt - K(crescent)AG

Date: ca.285AD.
Diameter: ca.21mm max
Weight: 3.38g
Catalogue ref: RIC 244

SKU: AN-TFKQ (ME)

MAGNIA URBICA, Wife of Carinus.

SOLD

Grayish patina - EX:- LL Collection, vai David Miller, with his ticket stating £500

£395

MAGNIA URBICA, Wife of Carinus. - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Ticinum. MAGNA VRBICA AVG, diademed and draped bust r. set on crescent. VENVS CELEST, Venus standing l. holding apple and sceptre. / SXXI

Date: ca.283AD.
Diameter: 22mm max
Weight: 3.69g
Catalogue ref: RIC 245

SKU: AN-KJDU (ME)

DIOCLETIAN

SOLD

Exquisite details to the consular bust, overall very pleasing.

£135

DIOCLETIAN - Billon Antoninianus.

Lugdunum mint. IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG, Radiate bust l., imperial mantle, holding eagle tipped sceptre. / IOVI AVGG, Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and long vertical sceptre with his left, eagle. - I - / A

Date: 291-2AD
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 3.98g
Catalogue ref: RIC 27

SKU: AN-BBUF (ME)

MAXIMIANUS HERCULIUS

Seems that the C mark (CoinArcives - no example) is VERY-RARE, as usually B (CoinArcives more than 50ex.)

£85

MAXIMIANUS HERCULIUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of Lugdunum. IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right. / PAX AVGG, Pax standing to left, holding Victory on globe and transverse sceptre. / B

Date: 290-291AD
Diameter: 23.5mm max
Weight: 4.36g
Catalogue ref: RIC 399

SKU: AN-DWTQ (ME)

CARAUSIUS

SOLD

Bold head with a dark copper blackish tone. EX:- CC Collection.

£195

CARAUSIUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of "Colchester". IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front. / PA-X - AVG, Pax standing facing, head left, olive branch upward in right hand, vertical sceptre in left. S I P / C

Date: 290-293AD
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 4.97g
Catalogue ref: RIC 319.

SKU: AN-BUBB

CARAUSIUS

The bust is EXTREMELY-RARE as it was reserved for Diocletian coins of the AVGGG (Three Augustus Issue by Carausius). There is no Carausius coin in CoinArchives with this bust, only Diocletian coins. I've in 30 years never seen another.

£500

CARAUSIUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of London. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back. / PA-X - AVG, Pax standing facing, head left, olive branch upward in right hand, transverse sceptre in left. S I P / ML

Date: 292-3AD
Diameter: 24mm max
Weight: 4.13g
Catalogue ref: RIC - (cf 118) The bust type seen from behind is not recorded. Dolphin ticket stating Allectus bust and £1,500!!

SKU: AN-DDWB (M)

ALLECTUS

This Allectus has the most solid surface I've seen, which has a very reflective deep brown-green patina, it is much more appealing than the picture's impression gives.

£350

ALLECTUS - Billon Antoninianus.

Mint of London. IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right, seen from front. / PA-X - AVG, Pax standing facing, head left, olive branch upward in right hand, transverse sceptre in left. S I A / ML

Date: 293-5AD
Diameter: 23mm max
Weight: 2.98g
Catalogue ref: RIC 33

SKU: AN-PDFQ (ME)

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