Aureus - Probus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#5, OCRE#ric.5.pro.5
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID2764271660
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