Beautiful coins. Probus did mint some spectacular pieces of art. I myself am proud to own handful of his coins including a rare Ticinum Consular bust type with COS II in the obverse legend.
I remember about 15 years ago that someone came into the market and started buying up all the good Probus coins that were available. I mean everything from the major dealers, everything on Vcoins, everything in the big auctions, even everything on eBay--they hoovered them up and outbid everyone else. Rumor was they were preparing a reference book of Probus coinage, maybe an updated volume of RIC. I never did hear who it was for sure, but everytime I see a good Probus coin it pops into my mind.
great video - As Always! Interesting that you mention the Lungdunum coins having thin features.. because the Antoninianus I own shows Mars with a little beer belly... besides the thin legs & arms...
I've always had a soft spot for Probus largely because of his memorable provincial Egyptian issues--big lovely ponderously thick, almost classically "Greek-looking", things. Egypt, even under Roman rule, maintained its own distinct type of currencies and coinage on the old Ptolemaic Macedonian model. Probus' issues in particular were memorably fine. I'm surprised you didn't feature one in this episode. Maybe you'll get around to those Egyptian billon issues some day. In the meantime, I'm gonna rummage through your back catalog for that earlier Probus episode you mention.
One of my favorite coins is an antninionus of Probus. The silvering is long gone but in its place is an oxblood patina, the red coloring really highlights the features well.
Very good video. Probus coins are always so intricate and unique :) . I love the shields ! I hope in future you can do a video of the coinage of the last few emperors of Rome, I recently acquired a half-siliqua of Majorian (romes last great emperor) but have struggled to find any information on it
15:10 One theory is that the mint of Tripolis might not have been the same Tripolis as in Syria, it was a common name afterall, and could have been the one in Phrygia. Not my theory but that of archaeologist "F. Redö"
Hi, just a small note at minute 4:19. The mint of Ticinum is way to the west compared to the map you showed. (I just know because I'm from the modern day Ticinum )
I found a coin that seems to be quite old, but I don’t know how to find out exactly how old. This is way outside my area of expertise. Can any of you knowledgeable persons help me. I have photos to show. Thank you.
Beautiful coins. Probus did mint some spectacular pieces of art. I myself am proud to own handful of his coins including a rare Ticinum Consular bust type with COS II in the obverse legend.
I remember about 15 years ago that someone came into the market and started buying up all the good Probus coins that were available. I mean everything from the major dealers, everything on Vcoins, everything in the big auctions, even everything on eBay--they hoovered them up and outbid everyone else. Rumor was they were preparing a reference book of Probus coinage, maybe an updated volume of RIC. I never did hear who it was for sure, but everytime I see a good Probus coin it pops into my mind.
great video - As Always! Interesting that you mention the Lungdunum coins having thin features.. because the Antoninianus I own shows Mars with a little beer belly... besides the thin legs & arms...
I've always had a soft spot for Probus largely because of his memorable provincial Egyptian issues--big lovely ponderously thick, almost classically "Greek-looking", things. Egypt, even under Roman rule, maintained its own distinct type of currencies and coinage on the old Ptolemaic Macedonian model. Probus' issues in particular were memorably fine. I'm surprised you didn't feature one in this episode. Maybe you'll get around to those Egyptian billon issues some day. In the meantime, I'm gonna rummage through your back catalog for that earlier Probus episode you mention.
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what an incredible video as always! Love me some probus, should be time to order the adventvs shirt soon!
Great video! Very informative and lovely coins! Thank you! 👍🙏👏
Thank you for another great and informative video! I was just on Vcoins this morning looking at good ol Probus.
Fantastic detail and information! Thank you very much for sharing this
Nice review of Probus and his coins. Thanks.
What a wonderful series of videos this is! Thank you!!
Theres more to come!
Amazing video Leo.
Thank you again.
One of my favorite coins is an antninionus of Probus. The silvering is long gone but in its place is an oxblood patina, the red coloring really highlights the features well.
You win my personal approval for a novel way to spell the difficult word "antoninianus". With which I often have trouble, myself. :D
Very good video. Probus coins are always so intricate and unique :) . I love the shields !
I hope in future you can do a video of the coinage of the last few emperors of Rome, I recently acquired a half-siliqua of Majorian (romes last great emperor) but have struggled to find any information on it
15:10 One theory is that the mint of Tripolis might not have been the same Tripolis as in Syria, it was a common name afterall, and could have been the one in Phrygia. Not my theory but that of archaeologist "F. Redö"
Super coin bro👍
Nice Gear & Lesson!
You are a gem! Thanks
As my very first Roman (Ancient) coin, Probus' one has to be one of most underrated/undervalued one considering its abundance and quality design.
Do you do collection analysis? I imported bout a hundred various world coins dating from phyregia to Bizantium.
Maybe in the future. Currently unfortunately I simply dont have the time to do such a service.
Probus was my 1st Roman Ancient coin. So I have a little bit soft spot for Probus coins 😅
There is more Probus content coming, you will be quite happy :)
@@ClassicalNumismatics 🥳🥳🥳
I think I probably have about 8 coins of probus.
They are getting a bit more difficult to get hold of.
hello, great vids from a new fan and new collector. a question if i may, is it possible for a constantin coin to have no mint mark? tnx
The trophy type of Siscia is very rare
We want AURELIAN!!!
Im still in the process of getting a few important coins of him for a PROPER episode.
It will come, I promise, and it will be GLORIOUS.
@@ClassicalNumismatics I trust your hard effort for a good video☀️💪. PS i have one antoninianus from him😂
My cynical gen Z sense of humor can't stop laughing at "But, of course, we can't have anything good in this world without it being ruined."
Romans really liked messing good things up too! They might very well have been the first Zoomers
I love Probus
Hi, just a small note at minute 4:19. The mint of Ticinum is way to the west compared to the map you showed. (I just know because I'm from the modern day Ticinum )
Babe wake up, it's Probus time
military bust is always better that a normal one
Good coins
Nice. I have some ancient coins.
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*P R O B U S*
#probusposting
Are you from Lithuania?
Brazil.
I have not seen a video on contorniate. They are not, strictly speaking, coins, but they are nonetheless interesting historically.
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Probussy
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I found a coin that seems to be quite old, but I don’t know how to find out exactly how old. This is way outside my area of expertise. Can any of you knowledgeable persons help me. I have photos to show. Thank you.