Probus TICINUM

Probus Ticinum ROMAE AETER

Obverse: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
Reverse: ROMAE AETER
Emission: 3
Officina: 5
Bust type: H2 = radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (Scipio)
Exergue marks: // VXXT
Literature: RIC 410
Rarity: R2

Note: Very rare reverse type for the Ticinum mint (very popular at the Rome mint)

Ref: ex.coll. Ph.Gysen ; ex.coll. B.Skibniewski

Probus Ticinum FIDES MILIT

Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI A - VG
Reverse: FIDE - S M - ILIT
Emission: 3
Officina: 6
Bust type: E1 = radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with a rosette)
Exergue marks: // VIXXT
Literature: RIC 366

Ref: ex.coll. B.Skibniewski

Probus Ticinum SALVS PVBLIC

Obverse: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG CONS III
Reverse: SALVS PVBLIC
Emission: 6
Officina: 3
Bust type: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (Scipio)
Exergue marks: // ΓXXI
Literature: RIC 570
Rarity: R3

Note: A very rare type with a fully dated obverse legend (P. F. …) representing the 3rd consulship of the emperor. An identical specimen was in the Gysen collection. This particular legend is presented exclusively for this type of coin. Full silver plating

Ref: 13.02.2024 -Cgb auction lot 777543

Probus Ticinum HERCVLI PACIF

Obverse: IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS II
Reverse: HERCV – L - I PACIF
Emission: 4
Officina: 5
Bust type: H2 = Radiate bust left in consular robe, holding eagle-tipped sceptre (Scipio)
Exergue marks: // VXXT
Literature: RIC 378
Rarity: R2

Note: A rare variant with wide radiant crown wreath ties. A very rare and desirable dated consular legend CONS II, commemorating Probus's second consulship.

Ref: ex.coll. B.Skibniewski

Probus Ticinum SALVS AVG

Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI A - VG
Reverse: SALVS AVG
Emission: 9
Officina: 3
Bust type: E1 = Radiate, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield
Exergue marks: V / - // TXXI
Literature: RIC 500

Note: This coin is part of the coded EQVITI series (V)

Ref: ex.coll. B.Skibniewski

Probus Ticinum CONCORD AVG

Obverse: IMP PROBO INVICTO _ AVG
Reverse: CON - CORD _ A - VG
Emission: 3
Officina: 2
Bust type: F1 = radiate, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated with Gorgoneion)
Exergue marks: // SXXT
Literature: RIC 324
Rarity: R2

Note: A very rare PROBO INVICTO titulary unique to Ticinum, a titulary appearing only on this type of coin, less than 10 pieces known

Ref: 23.11.2024 Blue 242nd Weekly Blue Auction lot 540

Probus Ticinum CONCORD AVG

Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
Reverse: CON - CORD _ A - VG
Emission: 2
Officina: 2
Bust type: A = radiate, cuirassed and draped bust right, seen from front
Exergue marks: // SXXT
Literature: RIC 323
Rarity: R3

Note: Very rare bust type for the mint in Ticinum (especially for the second issue). Probably 2 known circulations of this type (First ex Gysen/Skibniewski)

Ref: ex.coll. P.Żurewski

Probus Ticinum PAX AVG

Obverse: VI - RTVS PROBI AVG
Reverse: PAX _ AVG
Emission: 4
Officina: 1
Bust type: F19 = radiate, heroically nude bust left, holding spear and aegis, seen from rear
Exergue marks: // PXXT
Literature: RIC 393var (unlisted bust F19)
Rarity: R3

Note: Probably 3 known copies, including 1 officina. (Dattari/Skibniewski, Griffiths/Neumann, GORNY&MOSCH auction 191 lot 2367)

Ref: ex.coll. U.Neumann

Probus Ticinum VIRTVS AVG

Obverse: VIRTVS PROBI _ AVG
Reverse: VI – RTV - S AVG
Emission: 4
Officina: 3
Bust type: E1 = Radiate, cuirassed and helmeted bust left, holding spear and shield (decorated soldiers with shields)
Exergue marks: // TXXT
Literature: RIC 448var (unlisted mintmark)
Rarity: R3

Note: A rare and sought-after type of reverse. This type has different variations characterized by the position of the prisoner.

Ref: ex.coll.U.Neumann