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
Weight5.5 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#6, OCRE#ric.5.pro.6
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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
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MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID5681282710
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