Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI 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#293236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
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Translation:
Virtus Probi Augusti.
Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
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 and to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features an image of the goddess Victory (VIRTVS) on the obverse, and an image of Emperor Probus on the reverse, with the inscription "VIRTVS PROBI AVG" meaning "The Virtue of Probus, Augustus" 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 power and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Probus' rule.