© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus HERCVLI ARCADIO; Hercules
| Gold | 6 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, right, capturing stag.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERCVLI ARCADIO
Translation:
Herculi Arcadio.
Hercules of Arcadia.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design features a portrait of Hercules, the mythological hero, on the obverse (front side), and a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
