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Antoninianus - Probus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 4.2 g | - |
| 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 | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
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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 personification of the Roman state's well-being and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as the protector and guarantor of the state's security and prosperity.
