Aureus - Probus SALVS AVG; Salus
| 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#293942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated right, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
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 efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military after a period of turmoil. One of the ways he did this was by introducing a new currency system, which included the Aureus - Probus coin, which was made of gold and had a high value. The coin's design featured an image of the goddess Salus (Salvation) on one side and the emperor's name and title on the other. The coin was used for large transactions and was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
