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#292802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing fallen enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS INVIC AVG or VIRTVS INVICTI AVG
P/-//XXT
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 turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its production was an attempt to address the inflation that was plaguing the economy. The coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Probus in 276 AD, and it was made of silver, which was a more valuable metal than the copper coins that were previously used. The coin's design featured the image of the Roman goddess Victory, which symbolized the empire's strength and power. Despite its introduction, the coin did not solve the empire's economic problems, and it was eventually replaced by other coins.