Antoninianus - Probus 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#292804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing front, foot on captive, holding Victory in right hand and parazonium in left hand, crowned by Sol, holding whip.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS INVICTI AVG
-/-//TXXT
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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse shows a personification of the virtue of Virtus (VIRTVS INVICTI AVG), which means "Unconquered Virtue" in Latin. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire.