Antoninianus - Probus Cuirassed, left, holding spear, CONSERVA[T] AVG, Sol

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 278
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Antoninianus (1)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#349e, OCRE#ric.5.pro.349
Obverse description Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear. Legend sometimes with dots.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP C PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor.)
Reverse description Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG
(Translation: Protector of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (278) - 3rd Officina (TXXT) -
Numisquare ID 9091943630
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