Antoninianus - Probus Cuirassed, left, spear and shield, VIRTVS AVG, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year277-278
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#435e, OCRE#ric.5.pro.435
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield. Sometimes star (✶) in field. Value (XXI) and officina (Q) mark in exergue. Sometimes no field or exergue mark at all.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
MintT
Ticinum, modern-day Pavia,Italy
MintageND (277)  - 4th Officina (`✶` in field; `QXXT`) -
ND (277-278)  - 4th Officina (`QXXT`) -
ND (278)  - Nothing in exergue -
Catalog ID7661456170
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