Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Mars
| 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#294757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGVSTI
-/-//RA
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 Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse, and the inscription "VIRTVS AVGVSTI" (Virtus Augusti) on the obverse, which translates to "The Virtue of the Emperor." This coin was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.