Quinarius Aureus - Probus VICTORIA GER
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Gold Quinarius (25⁄4) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GER
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Probus (VICTORIA GER) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Probus, while the reverse depicts the goddess Victoria standing on a prow, holding a trophy and a shield. The coin's gold content was 0.054 oz (1.62 grams), and it had a diameter of approximately 18-20 mm. Despite its small size, the Quinarius Aureus - Probus (VICTORIA GER) coin was an important part of the Roman Empire's monetary system, serving as a medium of exchange and a symbol of the empire's power and prosperity.
