Antoninianus - Probus SPES PROBI AVG, Spes

€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
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#99a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.99
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, draped, right.
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 descriptionSpes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES PROBI AVG -/-//II
(Translation: Spes Probi Augusti. Hope of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `II` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `III` in exergue; -
Catalog ID6559168490
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