Antoninianus - Probus Draped, right, CONSERVA[T] AVG, Sol

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year278
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#349a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.349
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, draped, right. Legend sometimes with dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG
(Translation: Protector of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (278)  - 3rd Officina (TXXT) -
Catalog ID9963881580
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