Antoninianus - Probus VOTIS X ET XX FEL
| 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#292807 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 10th and 20th anniversaries of his reign. The coin features the image of Probus on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, including Sol, the god of the sun, and Felicitas, the goddess of good luck. The coin was made of silver and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and symbolism reflect the political and cultural values of the Roman Empire during this time period. The use of silver as the material for the coin also speaks to the empire's wealth and economic power.