Aureus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG

€292,512.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#13, OCRE#ric.5.pro.13
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionProbus, standing right or left, holding spear and parazonium; treading down one of two captives.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID2114282630
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