Quinarius - Probus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, riding left, holding sceptre in right hand, preceded by Victory, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Probus (ADVENTVS AVG) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. One of the notable features of this coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Latin word "ADVENTVS" (meaning "arrival" or "coming") on a Roman coin, which refers to the arrival of Probus as the new emperor. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.