Antoninianus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG ; Serdica
277 year| Silver | 2.4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 277 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Probus, galloping right, spearing enemy whose shield lies beneath horse.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VIRTVS PROBI AVG
KA·Δ·
Edge
Rough
Comment
4th issue of Serdica during Probus regn.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 military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin features an image of Probus on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the emperor's military successes. The coin's inscription, "VIRTVS PROBI AVG," translates to "The Virtue of Probus, Augustus," highlighting the emperor's virtuous leadership and his connection to the divine.
