Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS AVG; Hercules
| 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#292932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, walking left, holding branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//ΔXXI
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
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 promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features an image of Hercules on the reverse, indicating the importance of the mythological figure in Roman culture. The use of Hercules on the coin may have been intended to emphasize the emperor's role as a protector and defender of the empire, much like Hercules was seen as a protector of the gods and humanity in mythology.