Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#811f, OCRE#ric.5.pro.811
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; sometimes at his feet, one or two captives.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG -/-//XXIP
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `P` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `Q` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `S` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `T` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `V` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `VI` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIP` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIQ` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIS` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIV` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIVI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID4812129190
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