Probus

Name/Title

Probus

Entry/Object ID

004

Description

Probus is a favorite amongst ancient coin collectors. Following on from reforms by Aurelian he continued to restore trust in the Roman monetary system. This has led to a diverse range of great quality coins of Probus being available to this day.

Mintage

Mint

Rome

Mint Mark

R*Z

Date made

276 CE - 282 CE

Coin Details

Obverse

Description

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Transcription

IMP PROBVS PF AVG

Translation

Imperator Probus Pius Felix Augustus (Emperor Probus Pious and Blessed Augustus)

Reverse

Description

Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding scepter in left hand; at his feet, captive

Transcription

ADVENTVS AVG

Translation

Adventus Augusti (Arrival of the Emperor)

Currency

Antoninianus

Grading

Grade

3

Grader

Brenny Kay

Dimensions

Diameter

22.49 mm

Weight

2.91 g

Composition

Material

Billon