Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS AVGVSTI

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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
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#56, OCRE#ric.5.pro.56
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, 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 descriptionProbus, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand; treading down captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGVSTI -/-//IIII
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `IIII` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8219419460
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