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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping left over enemy; sometimes under horse, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Virtus Probi Augusti.
Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.17–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 and to promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin features an image of Probus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and the emperor's divine right to rule. The coin's design and message were meant to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a powerful and prosperous state, and that its emperors were divinely appointed leaders who deserved the loyalty and obedience of their subjects.
