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

€293,583.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#567g, OCRE#ric.5.pro.567
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Probus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
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 ID8705654350
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