Antoninianus - Probus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
A/-//-
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 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 in Roman coinage during this period. The use of the title SALVS AVG (Salus Augusti) on the coin suggests that the emperor was seen as the embodiment of health and well-being, reflecting the Roman belief in the emperor's divine nature and role as a protector of the state and its people.
