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#293780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
-/-//XXIA
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 obverse (front side) and the legend SALVS AVG (Salus Augusti) on the reverse (back side), indicating that the coin was issued to promote the well-being and safety of the emperor and the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signifies the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency during this time period.
