Aureus - Probus VICTORIA AVG, Siscia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year279
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight6.37 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#–, Cohen#–, Calicó#
Obverse descriptionCuirassed bust of Probus to left, wearing crested pseudo-Corinthian helmet decorated with a ram`s head on the visor, a winged horse springing to left on the bowl, and four pellets on the neck guard.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS P-RO-BI AVG
Reverse descriptionProbus standing front in military attire, head to left, holding globe in his right hand and scepter in his left, being crowned with wreath by Victory standing front behind him, holding palm frond in her left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVI-CTORIA A-VG
Edge
Mint
MintageND (279)  - -
Catalog ID1153701700
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