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#293870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
-/-//XXIP
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 a portrait of Emperor Probus on the reverse. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, and it reflected the increased wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Probus' reign.