Antoninianus - Probus Imperial mantle, left, sceptre surmounted by eagle, VIRTVS AVG

€413,404.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year278
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#238var a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.238
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG In exergue R for Rome, followed by officina mark
(Translation: Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (278)  - `R✶B` in exergue (2nd officina); -
ND (278)  - `R✶ϵ` in exergue (5th officina); -
Catalog ID1222937140
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