© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus MARS VICTOR; Mars
| Gold | 5.5 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 | 5.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VICTOR
Translation:
Mars Victor.
Mars, the victorious.
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 obverse side features the image of Mars, the Roman god of war, holding a spear and a shield, while the reverse side shows the Roman goddess Victory standing on a globe, holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
