Aureus - Probus ADVENTVS AVG

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#133f, OCRE#ric.5.pro.133
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProbus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringADVENTVS AVG -/-//R(wreath)Z
(Translation: Adventus Augusti. Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.)
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MintageND (276-282)  - `R(wreath)Z` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5235027980
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