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#293557 |
|---|---|
| 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 minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the emperor Probus on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, reflects the empire's shift towards a more militaristic and authoritarian government. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the empire's economy and was used for everyday transactions.