Antoninianus - Probus VICTORIOSO SEMPER
| 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#294739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, holding sceptre in right hand; flanked by four suppliants, two standing and two kneeling.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIOSO SEMPER
Translation:
Victorioso Semper.
Always victorious.
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 military victories. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse shows a personification of Victory (Victoriosa Semper) holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the empire's continuous victories. The use of the Latin phrase "Victoriosa Semper" (Always Victorious) on the coin highlights the Roman Empire's confidence in its military prowess and its determination to maintain its dominance over its territories.
