Aureus - Probus RESTITVT SAECVLI

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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
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#310, OCRE#ric.5.pro.310
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, right, holding inverted spear and whip.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C PROBVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Probus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Probus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProbus, standing left, holding spear, crowned by Victory and receiving Victory set on globe from soldier, standing right by shield inscribed VOTIS set on palm-trunk.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVT SAECVLI
(Translation: Restirutor Saeculi. Restorer of the century.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID1801047960
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