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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Probus VICTORIAE AVG; Victory
| Gold | 5.8 g | 20.5 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 | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, in slow quadriga, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVG
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Augusti.
Translation: To the victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 5.05–7.2 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (VICTORIAE AVG; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Probus wearing a radiate crown, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which were both symbols of Greek mythology. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the ongoing cultural exchange and influence between the Roman and Greek civilizations during the Roman Empire period.
