© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus VICTORIA GERM
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA GERM
-/-//R*A
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–4.085 g;Diameter varies: 21.7–22.65 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more militaristic and rugged image. The coin's design was meant to convey the emperor's strength and authority, as well as his connection to the Roman army and its victories.
