Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI, Pax

€292,870.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#517g, OCRE#ric.5.pro.517
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI T/-//VXXI
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `T` in left field; `VXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID7541464450
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