Aureus - Probus VICTORI VIIIC; Victory
| 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 Denarii |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, in slow quadriga, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORI VIIIC
Unabridged legend: Victoria.
Translation: Victory.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (VICTORI VIIIC; Victory) coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, this coin bears an image of the personification of Victory, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas.
