© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus PACATOR ORBIS
| Gold | 5.4 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 | 5.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, holding spear in right hand, addressing four suppliants, two standing and two kneeling.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACATOR ORBIS
Translation:
Pacator Orbis.
Peacemaker of the world.
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 (PACATOR ORBIS) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman Empire's territorial expansion under the rule of Emperor Probus. The coin's reverse side shows a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a woman standing on the prow of a ship, holding a rudder and a globe, symbolizing the empire's maritime power and territorial reach. This design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and benevolent force, bringing peace and prosperity to the lands it conquered.
