Aureus - Probus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| 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#293183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
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, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and its production was carefully regulated by the Roman government to maintain its value and prevent counterfeiting. Despite its value, the Aureus - Probus coin was still widely used in trade and commerce, and it remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.