Silver Antoninianus of Probus, Rome, 276–282. 1978.202.5

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Obverse: IMP PROBVS AVG - Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed with winged gorgon, right

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Reverse: ADVENTVS AVG - Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 3.68
- Diameter (in mm): 22
Series: RIC.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 276 - 282
Denomination: Antoninianus
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Probus
- State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Rome
- Region: Latium
Obverse
- Portrait: Probus
Reverse
- Symbol: -/-//R dot on crescent Δ

References

Reference: RIC V Probus 157

Administrative History

Identifier: 1978.202.5
Lot: 1978.202
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society
ImageSponsor: Estiot, S.

Description

Variant. Mint mark not a variation for this type.

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Thirdcentury

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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