Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS INVIC AVG or VIRTVS INVICTI AVG
| 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#292799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS INVIC AVG or VIRTVS INVICTI AVG
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Translation:
Virtus Invicti Augusti.
Courage of the undefeated emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, when inflation was rampant and the value of the Roman currency was rapidly declining. To combat this, the Roman government introduced a new coinage system based on the silver Antoninianus, which was intended to be a more stable and reliable currency. Despite these efforts, the coin still depreciated significantly over time, and its value was eventually reduced to a fraction of its original worth. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this period.