Antoninianus - Probus VOTIS X PROBI AVG ET XX
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS X PROBI AVG ET XX
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus Probi Augusti Et Vicennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten [years completed] and twenty [years anticipated, of the reign of emperor] Probus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and military campaigns. The coin's design features the emperor Probus, who is depicted on the obverse side, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in ancient Roman coins.
