Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS INVIC AVG or VIRTVS INVICTI AVG
| Silver | 4.4 g | 23 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS INVIC AVG or VIRTVS INVICTI AVG
-/-//PXXT
Translation:
Virtus Invicti Augusti.
Courage of the undefeated emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.08–4.78 g;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 currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the standard Roman coin, the denarius. The Antoninianus - Probus coin was a variant of the Antoninianus that featured the image of the Roman emperor Probus on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. Despite its introduction during a time of economic instability, the Antoninianus - Probus coin remained in circulation for several centuries and is still highly sought after by collectors today.