Antoninianus - Probus ADLOCVTIO AVG
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 276-282 |
Value | Antoninianus (1) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#292669 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left on platform, with Praetorian prefect, addressing soldiers grouped around; two soldiers standing nearest platform, holding horse, accompanied by captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADLOCVTIO AVG
Translation:
Adlocutio Augusti.
Speech of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Goths. The coin's design features a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the empire's triumph. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Probus, who was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and agriculture. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.