Antoninianus - Probus Imperial mantle, left, sceptre surmounted by eagle, VIRTVS AVGVSTI

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 277-278
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Antoninianus (1)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#238a, OCRE#ric.5.pro.238
Obverse description Bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VIRTVS AVGVSTI In exergue R for Rome, followed by officina mark
(Translation: Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (277) - `Rϵ` in exergue (5th officina); -
ND (278) - `R✶B` in exergue (2nd officina); -
ND (278) - `R✶ϵ` in exergue (5th officina); -
Numisquare ID 8819278410
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