Antoninianus - Probus (CLEMENTIA TEAntoninianus - Probus (CLEMENTIA TEMP; Antioch)MP; Antioch)

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Type Standard circulation coins

Obverse

Bust of Probus, right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.

Lettering: IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Reverse

Probus standing right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Officina mark in centre field with dot. XXI in exergue.

Lettering: CLEMENTIA TEMP ∆ ● XXI

Basic Information

Category Coin

Orientation variable

Demonetization Yes

References

RIC V.2 #920

Physical Characteristics

Composition Billon

Weight 3.69 g

Size 23 mm

Thickness 4 mm

Shape Round (irregular)

Technical Details

Obverse Lettering

IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Reverse Lettering

CLEMENTIA TEMP ∆ ● XXI

Comments

The "XXI" in exergue is subject to debate, some people assuming it may refer to the billon alloy ratio (20:1 ratio giving 4.76% of silver). Difference from RIC#921/RCV#11960 comes from the "PF" present in obverse legend. Difference from RIC#922/RCV#11961 comes from Probus receiving Victory instead of globe on reverse. Over 20 varieties of officina/fieldmarks combinations are known for this coin.