Antoninianus - Probus MARS VICTOR, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#87, OCRE#ric.5.pro.87
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, right, raising right hand to level of shoulder, palm outwards and holding Victory sitting on globe in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR -/-//II
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `II` in exergue; -
Catalog ID1743568330
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