© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Gold | 6.5 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing front, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVAT AVG
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (CONSERVAT AVG; Sol) coin is that it features a unique combination of imagery on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts the Roman Emperor Probus, while the reverse side features a radiate solar deity, Sol, with the inscription "CONSERVAT AVG" meaning "May the Emperor preserve". This combination of imperial and celestial imagery reflects the Roman Empire's belief in the divine right of kings and the emperor's role as a divine protector.
