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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
-/-//R(winged thunderbolt)ς
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–23.35 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 victory over the Goths. The coin's design features a personification of Victory (Victoria) on the obverse, and a radiate crown on the reverse, symbolizing the emperor's authority and power. The use of silver in the coin's minting was also a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, reflecting the empire's increased wealth and prosperity during this period.
