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Aureus - Probus VICTORIOSO SEMPER
| Gold | 5.2 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 | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; flanked on each side by two suppliants.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIOSO SEMPER
-/-//(wreath)
Translation:
Victorioso Semper.
Always victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.36–6.71 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (VICTORIOSO SEMPER) 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 and a cuirass, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, surrounded by the Latin inscription "VICTORIOSO SEMPER" meaning "always victorious." This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
