© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
-/-//KAΔ -/-//KA•Γ•
Translation:
Virtus Probi Augusti.
Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
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 promote the virtues of the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse features the personification of the virtue "Virtus" (VIRTVS PROBI AVG), which translates to "the virtue of Probus the Emperor." This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.1 grams. It's an interesting example of how coins were used as a tool for propaganda and to promote the ideals of the Roman Empire.
