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

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year278
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.5 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#805b, OCRE#ric.5.pro.805
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProbus, standing left, crowning trophy; at his feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGVSTI In exergue value mark (XXI), followed by officina mark.
(Translation: Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (278)  - `XXIP` in exergue (officina 1); -
Catalog ID4641701800
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