Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#475, OCRE#ric.5.pro.475
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Invicti Augusti. Courage of the undefeated emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG I/-//VXXI
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `I` in left field; `VXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID7833330840
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