Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS AVGVSTI
| 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#293164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, riding down kneeling enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTI
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 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. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.