Antoninianus - Probus Imperial mantle, left, sceptre surmounted by eagle, FIDES MILIT, Fides

€293,482.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-277
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#364c, OCRE#ric.5.pro.364
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES MILIT In exergue: mark of the 6th officina (VI), followed by value mark (XX) and mint mark for Ticinum (T)
(Translation: Loyalty of the soldiers.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-277)  - `VIXXT` in exergue (officina 6); -
Catalog ID7088088680
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