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Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS AVG; Mars
| Silver | 3.4 g | 23.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//PXXT
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
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 promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse, and the inscription "VIRTVS AVG" which means "The Virtue of the Emperor" in Latin. This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.4 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and to emphasize the importance of military power in maintaining the empire's greatness.
