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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus VICTORIA AVG; Rome
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Victory walking left, holding wreath and trophy
in exe, sign is wreath (Ω) or sta (*) or thunderbolt (Ж)
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Edge
Plain
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 victory over the Goths. The coin's design features the goddess Victoria on the obverse (front side), holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's triumph. The reverse (back side) of the coin shows a radiate crown surrounding the emperor's name, PROBUS, which means "for the people" in Latin. This coin was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
