Antoninianus - Probus Helmeted, nude, left, spear and square shield (aegis) from behind, VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€410,322.00
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#430var b, OCRE#ric.5.pro.430
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, heroically nude, left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and square shield (aegis) 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 ID9093409650
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