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

€293,865.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year277-280
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#816c, OCRE#ric.5.pro.816
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 P AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; sometimes at his feet, one or two captives.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG In exergue XXI followed by officina mark or with officina mark in right field
(Translation: Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (277-278)  - `XXIP` in exergue; -
ND (277-278)  - `XXIQ` in exergue; -
ND (277-278)  - `XXIS` in exergue; -
ND (277-278)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
ND (277-278)  - `XXIV` in exergue; -
ND (277-278)  - `XXIVI` in exergue; -
ND (280)  - `P` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (280)  - `Q` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (280)  - `S` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (280)  - `T` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (280)  - `V` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (280)  - `VI` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID3234024210
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