DimitriosL Posted March 9 · Member Share Posted March 9 Greetings, Excited to share my latest wins after a long hiatus. Probus strained my wallet a little too much but loved the overall aesthetic. Commodus has many issues with its condition but a fine portrait of his is a rare sight! Commodus (177-192). AR Denarius, 181-182 AD. Obv. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. Laureate head right. Rev.TR P VII IMP IIII COS III PP. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. RIC III 25. AR. 3.02 g. 16.60 mm Probus (276-282). BI Antoninianus, Rome mint, 281 AD.Obv. PROBVS P F AVG. Radiate and cuirassed bust right.Rev. VICTORIA GERM. Trophy between two captives; in exergue, R thunderbolt A. RIC V 223. BI. 3.71 g. 22.50 mm.EF. 12 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted March 9 · Supporter Share Posted March 9 The Commodus portrait is highly reminiscent of his father Marcus Aurelius. And the Probus is outstanding with, in my opinion, a very desirable reverse type. Of course, I am not German. Great coins. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimitriosL Posted March 9 · Member Author Share Posted March 9 2 minutes ago, Hrefn said: The Commodus portrait is highly reminiscent of his father Marcus Aurelius. And the Probus is outstanding with, in my opinion, a very desirable reverse type. Of course, I am not German. Great coins. Nicely put! Marcus, Lucius and Commodus have very similar styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted March 9 · Supporter Share Posted March 9 That Probus is one of the best I have seen! Very handsome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted March 9 · Supporter Share Posted March 9 Outstanding coins! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimitriosL Posted March 10 · Member Author Share Posted March 10 Thanks guys. Artemide had some killer romans this time. I may have overpaid a little for Probus but overall i am satisfied cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted March 10 · Supporter Share Posted March 10 You can't overpay such a gorgeous coin. Sure it's worth every penny you paid for it. Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimitriosL Posted March 10 · Member Author Share Posted March 10 28 minutes ago, Qcumbor said: You can't overpay such a gorgeous coin. Sure it's worth every penny you paid for it. Q Well the hammer was 95 eu. For 3rd cent coin seemed a little steep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted March 10 · Supporter Share Posted March 10 55 minutes ago, DimitriosL said: Well the hammer was 95 eu. For 3rd cent coin seemed a little steep. I would gladly pay that for such a beauty Q 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ominus1 Posted March 10 · Supporter Share Posted March 10 ...now those are what are called 'mint state' coins in some circles....very nice! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted March 10 · Supporter Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, DimitriosL said: Well the hammer was 95 eu. For 3rd cent coin seemed a little steep. That actually sounds like a good deal! For one in such mint condition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted March 10 · Patron Share Posted March 10 Lovely coins!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimitriosL Posted March 10 · Member Author Share Posted March 10 57 minutes ago, CPK said: That actually sounds like a good deal! For one in such mint condition. As far as probus prices are concerned, it was on the higher end especially for a relatively common type, but wasn't outrageous for sure. I am curious about the surface of the coin. Is it billon with decent silver content or was at a point silvered, got completely stripped and the metal beneath toned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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