Antoninianus - Probus VOTIS X ET XX FEL
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS X ET XX FEL
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus et Vicennalibus Felicibus.
Vows (prayers) for happynes for ten [years completed] and twenty [years anticipated, of the reign of the emperor].
Comment
Mass varies: 3.59–4.3 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military. One of his strategies was to introduce a new currency system, which included the Antoninianus coin, which was made of silver and had a higher purity level than previous coins. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants and was also used in trade. The coin's design featured the image of Probus on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, such as Sol, the god of the sun, and Felicitas, the goddess of good luck. The coin's inscription, "VOTIS X ET XX FEL," translates to "Good luck for ten and twenty years," which was a common phrase used during Probus' reign to express good wishes for the emperor's rule.