Aureus - Probus VIRT PROBI AVG, 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
Weight6.2 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#145, OCRE#ric.5.pro.145
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand.
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 descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID1556213900
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