Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS 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#293412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory and sceptre in right hand, leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//RB
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire, when inflation was rampant and the value of the Roman currency was rapidly declining. Despite this, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material that held its value over time. This made the coin a reliable store of value and a symbol of the Roman Empire's enduring power and prosperity.