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© British Museum
Aureus - Probus VICTORIA GERM
| Gold | 6 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERM
Unabridged legend: Victoria Germanica.
Translation: Victory over the Germans.
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 (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 the legend "VICTORIA GERM" and a depiction of a Germanic warrior, highlighting the empire's expansion into Germanic territories during Probus' reign. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the Roman Empire during this period and adds to the coin's historical significance.
