Antoninianus - Probus Cuirassed, right, MARTI PACIF, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year279
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.02 g
Dimensions22.76 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#541, OCRE#ric.5.pro.541f
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand. Officina mark in field or exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringMARTI PACIF
(Translation: To Mars, the peacemaker.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (279)  - 4th Officina (Δ in exergue) -
ND (279)  - 4th Officina (Δ in field) -
ND (279)  - 4th Officina (ΔXXI in exergue) -
Catalog ID6273092420
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