Aureus - Probus ADLOCVTIO AVG
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left on platform, with Praetorian prefect, addressing four soldiers grouped around with two captives; in the background, six ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADLOCVTIO AVG
Translation:
Adlocutio Augusti.
Speech of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Probus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his extensive military campaigns and agricultural reforms. One of the most notable features of this coin is the reverse side, which depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military conquests. This design was a departure from the traditional depiction of Victoria on Roman coins, which usually showed her standing on a globe or holding a wreath, and it highlights the importance of naval power in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.