Antoninianus - Probus Helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear and shield, VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€292,778.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year277-278
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#430c, OCRE#ric.5.pro.430
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG In exergue officina mark followed by XXT.
(Translation: Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (277-278)  - `PXXT` in exergue (1st officina); -
ND (277-278)  - `QXXT` in exergue (4th officina); -
Catalog ID2437202650
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