Antoninianus - Probus SALVS AVG; Salus
| 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#292912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
-/-//ΓXXI
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health 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 military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman state deity, Sol Invictus. The coin features an image of the goddess Salus (Health) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period, symbolizing the prosperity and well-being of the empire.