Antoninianus - Probus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#83g, OCRE#ric.5.pro.83
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR -/-//II
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `II` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `III` in exergue; -
Catalog ID3112733710
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