© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus VICT PROBI AVG
| Gold | 6.1 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 | 6.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, seated left, holding sceptre and presenting Victory to Probus, standing right; behind him, soldier, standing right, holding ensign; in background, ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICT PROBI AVG
-/-//(wreath)
Translation:
Victoria Probi Augusti.
Victory of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
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 (VICT PROBI AVG) coin is that it was issued 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. The coin's design, which features the emperor's portrait and various symbols of Roman power, reflects the propaganda efforts of the time to promote the idea of a strong and stable Roman Empire under Probus' leadership.
