Aureus - Probus VICTORIAE AVG; 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 (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, in slow quadriga, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVG
Translation:
Victoriae Augusti.
To the victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Probus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's obverse features the image of the Roman goddess Victory, while the reverse shows the emperor's name and title. The use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power. It's worth noting that the Aureus - Probus coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint-state examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
