Antoninianus - Probus MARTI VICTORI AVG; Mars
| 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#292590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; to left, behind him, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI VICTORI AVG
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Translation:
Marti Victori Augusti.
To Mars, the victorious 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 military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse, symbolizing the military prowess of the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition was also a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.