Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#709g, OCRE#ric.5.pro.709
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 P AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG -/-//XXIP
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `P` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `QVI` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIP` in exergue; -
Catalog ID2216284090
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