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#293559 |
|---|---|
| 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 years 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 inscriptions reflect the political and religious values of the time, and the use of silver as a material was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, indicating a shift in the empire's economic policies.