Antoninianus - Probus SALVS PVBLI or SALVS PVBLIC or SALVS PVBLICA, Salus

€293,586.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#569, OCRE#ric.5.pro.569
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionSalus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringSALVS PVBLI or SALVS PVBLIC or SALVS PVBLICA Γ/-//-
(Translation: Salus Publica. Public health.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `Γ` in field; -
ND (276-282)  - `ΓXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8372096410
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