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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
P//XXIMC
Translation:
Virtus Probi Augusti.
Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.31–4.24 g;Diameter varies: 21.7–25 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 gods. The coin features an image of the goddess Victory (VIRTVS) on the obverse, and the emperor's name and title (PROBI AVG) on the reverse. The use of the goddess Victory on the coin was a common motif during Probus' reign, as he sought to emphasize the empire's military prowess and the idea of victory as a central theme of his rule.
