Antoninianus - Probus VICTORIAE AVG; Victory
| 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#293154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, in biga, galloping right or left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE AVG
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Translation:
Victoriae Augusti.
To the victory 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 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 empire's power and glory. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signifies the value and wealth of the Roman Empire at the time.