1 Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Bronze Probus (232-282)

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Denomination:

1 Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

278

Person:

Probus (232-282)

Probus, Antoninianus, 278, Period II, Fourth Emission, Ticinum, Officina 4

IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG

Radiate, cuirassed bust right

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier standing left, Victory in right hand, spear leaning against left arm and left hand on shield

QXXT in exergue

23mm x 24mm, 3.38g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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Antoninianus The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and featured the emperor wearing a radiate crown, indica ...

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