Aureus - Probus PACATOR ORBIS
| 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#292947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, addressing four suppliants, two standing, two kneeling.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACATOR ORBIS
Translation:
Pacator Orbis.
Peacemaker of the world.
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 military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's obverse features an image of Probus wearing a radiate crown and holding a scepter, while the reverse depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a woman seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.