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Aureus - Probus VICTORIAE AVG; Victory
| Gold | 5.09 g | 20 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 | 5.09 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, in biga, galloping right, holding whip.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE AVG
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Unabridged legend: Victoriae Augusti.
Translation: To the victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during its time.
