Antoninianus - Probus SISCIA PROBI AVG, Siscia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#766, OCRE#ric.5.pro.766
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS P AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSiscia, draped, seated between two river gods (Savus and Colapis), holding diadem in her hands.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSISCIA PROBI AVG -/-//XXIT
(Translation: Siscia Probi Augusti. Siscia of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `XXIQ` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5087377000
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