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
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#35, OCRE#ric.5.pro.35
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Probus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR -/-//II
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `II` in exergue; -
Catalog ID9664844250
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