Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS PROBI AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.4 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#164h, OCRE#ric.5.pro.164
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Probus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProbus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringADVENTVS PROBI AVG -/-//R*Γ
(Translation: Adventus Probi Augusti. Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `R*Γ` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8901324530
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