Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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#293193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
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Translation:
Adventus Probi Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
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 military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin features an image of Probus on the obverse (front) side, and on the reverse (back) side, it depicts the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, signifying the increased wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Probus' reign.