© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus ROMA AETERNA; Roma
| Gold | 5.3 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 | 5.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AETERNA
Translation:
Roma Aeterna.
Eternal Rome.
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 used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold and weighed 5.3 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on one side and the emperor Probus on the other. The coin was minted during Probus' reign from 276 to 282 AD and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
