Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus = 2 Denarii
Currency
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#820, OCRE#ric.5.pro.820
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionTrophy between two captives.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG -/-//XXIP
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - `XXIP` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIQ` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIS` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIT` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIV` in exergue; -
ND (276-282)  - `XXIVI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID1567486860
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