Antoninianus - Probus Cuirassed, left, spear and shield, from behind, FIDES MILIT, Fides

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year277-278
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#366var a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.366
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES MILIT In exergue: mark of the 6th officina (VI), followed by value mark (XX) and mint mark for Ticinum (T)
(Translation: Loyalty of the soldiers.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (277-278)  - `VIXXT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID1747086660
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