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
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#764g, OCRE#ric.5.pro.764
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, the fortunate, 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; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIVI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8434628180
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