Antoninianus - Probus Helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear and shield, SOLI INVICTO, Sol

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year279
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#770c, OCRE#ric.5.pro.770
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INVICTO In exergue XXI followed by officina mark
(Translation: The undefeated Sol.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (279)  - `XXIP` in exergue; -
ND (279)  - `XXIQ` in exergue; -
ND (279)  - `XXIS` in exergue; -
ND (279)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
ND (279)  - `XXIV` in exergue; -
ND (279)  - `XXIVI` in exergue; -
ND (279)  - `XXIVII` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8993518420
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