1 Antoninianus Roman Empire (27BC-395) Copper/Silver Probus (232-282)

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Denomination:

1 Antoninianus (about Antoninianus)

Metal:

Copper

Silver

State:

Roman Empire (27BC-395)

Issue year(s):

281

Person:

Probus (232-282)

Probus, Antoninianus, 281, Ninth Emission, Fourth Consulate, Ticinum, Officina 2

VIRTVS PROBI INVICTI AVG

Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with dot pattern in left

PROVIDENT AVG

Providentia standing facing, head left, scepter in left, globe in right

Q in left field

SXXI in exergue

22mm x 23mm, 4.15g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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