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#293156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing face to face, clasing hands before palm-tree.
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 obverse features the image of the goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the empire's triumph. The reverse of the coin shows the emperor's name, Probus, and the legend "VICTORIAE AVG" which means "Victory of the Emperor". This coin was made of silver and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
