Antoninianus - Probus radiate, imperial mantle, CONSERV (T) AVG, Sol

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#351 (c), OCRE#ric.5.pro.351
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, left, wearing imperial mantle, holding spear.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG -/-//TXXT
(Translation: Conservatori Augusti. Protector of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `*` in field; `TXXT` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `TXXT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID9671673260
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