Aureus - Probus VIRTVS PROBI AVG
| Gold | 5.7 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 | 5.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right or left, holding spear and parazonium; treading down one of two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS PROBI AVG
Translation:
Virtus Probi Augusti.
Courage of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.78–6.17 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (VIRTVS PROBI AVG) coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military after a period of turmoil. The coin's design features an image of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's strength and prosperity under Probus' leadership.
