Antoninianus - Probus Helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear and shield, VIRTVS AVGVSTI

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year278
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#803var a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.803
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes without shield.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionProbus, standing left, crowning trophy; at his feet, captive. Value mark (XXI) followed by officina mark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGVSTI XXI
(Translation: Courage of the emperor.)
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Mint
MintageND (278)  - 1st Officina (XXIP) -
Catalog ID6401950790
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