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Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS AVG
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//XXIA
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.23–4.16 g;Diameter varies: 20.62–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 design features the emperor's portrait on one side and various military symbols, such as a shield and a spear, on the other. This coin was minted in Rome and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. Despite its small size, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time.
