© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Aureus - Probus VICTORIA GERM
| Gold | 6.0 g | 21.0 mm |
| 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 | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERM
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (VICTORIA GERM) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Germanic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of the Roman Emperor Probus, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victoria, along with the inscription "VICTORIA GERM" which is a combination of Latin and Germanic languages. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the Roman Empire during this time period, as it faced threats from external forces and internal strife.
