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#293580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
-/-//AXXI
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, and the legend SALVS AVG (Salus Augusti) on the obverse, indicating that the coin was issued under the authority 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 inflation and debasement of the Roman currency.