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#293216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding serpent out of patera held in right hand rising from altar.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
-/-//KA•Γ•
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 goddess, Salus. The coin features an image of Salus on the reverse, while the obverse bears the image of the emperor. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper used in previous coinage, and it reflects the economic reforms implemented by Probus to address the empire's financial crisis.
