Quinarius - Probus MARS VLTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year276-282
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Quinarius (1/4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#266d, OCRE#ric.5.pro.266
Obverse descriptionBust of Probus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPROBVS P AVG
(Translation: Probus Pius Augustus. Emperor Probus, the pious.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, in military attire, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276-282)  - -
Catalog ID9244947120
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