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Antoninianus - Probus VICTORIA GERM; RAA, Rome
281 year| Silver | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 281 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#235511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives. Mintmark RAA
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA GERM
RAA
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 Germanic tribes. The coin's design features the goddess Victoria standing on a captured Germanic shield, symbolizing the empire's triumph over its enemies. The coin's minting was overseen by the Roman mint in Rome, and it was made of silver, weighing 4 grams. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Antoninianus - Probus coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
