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#292803 |
|---|---|
| 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 the value of the denarius, the standard unit of currency, had dropped significantly. To combat this, the Roman government introduced the Antoninianus, a new coin made of silver that was worth twice as much as the denarius. The coin was named after the emperor Probus, who ruled from 276 to 282 AD and was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus - Probus coin remained in circulation for over a century and became a popular trade coin throughout the empire.