Aureus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG

€292,960.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#604g, OCRE#ric.5.pro.604
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Probus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionProbus, galloping right, spearing enemy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS PROBI AVG
(Translation: Virtus Probi Augusti. Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID5674697150
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