Denarius - Probus RESTITVT SECVLI
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand, crowned by Victory standing left; to his left, soldier holding shield on cippus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVT SECVLI
Translation:
Restirutor Saeculi.
Restorer of the century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Probus (RESTITVT SECVLI) coin was issued during the reign of Roman Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military. The coin's design features a unique blend of Roman and Greek elements, with the obverse (front) side bearing the image of Probus and the reverse (back) side featuring a depiction of the goddess Roma. The coin's silver content was also unusually high for a denarius, which was the standard Roman silver coin at the time. This combination of features makes the Denarius - Probus (RESTITVT SECVLI) coin a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.