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

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#566, OCRE#ric.5.pro.566
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, 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 ID8796291890
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