Aureus - Probus VIRTVS AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#899, OCRE#ric.5.pro.899
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Reverse descriptionProbus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
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Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID1338100070
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