Antoninianus - Probus radiate, nude, (E)RCVLI PACIF or (H)ERCVLI PACIF, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.89 g
Dimensions21.94 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#376 var., OCRE#ric.5.pro.376
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, heroically nude, left, seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and square shield (aegis) in left hand
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF -/-//SXXT
(Translation: Herculi Pacificatori. To Hercules, the peacemaker.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `SXXT` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `VIXXT` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `VXXT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5801464430
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