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
Weight4 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#86, OCRE#ric.5.pro.86
Obverse descriptionLeft, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
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; -
Catalog ID7944024920
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