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#293792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
-/-//XXIP
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 celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman state goddess, Salus. The coin's design features an image of Salus on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of Probus on the reverse (back side). The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper coins issued during this time period, indicating the high value placed on silver during the late Roman Empire.