Antoninianus - Probus Imperial mantle, left, sceptre surmounted by eagle, 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#770var a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.770
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Felix Augustus. 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: Soli Invicto. 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 ID5208772050
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