© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Semis - Probus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Mars
| Bronze | 5.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding shield set on ground in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Probus on the other. This coin was minted during Probus' reign (276-282 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of bronze in the coin's construction was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable material for minting coins. Additionally, the coin's weight of 5.5 grams was a standard weight for coins of this denomination during the Roman Empire.
