Ancient Roman, Empire Æ Historical coin - Empress Galeria Valeria - Venus on reverse
No. 83772825
Ancient Roman, Empire Historical coin Emperor Probus 'PAX AVGVSTI' (No Reserve Price)
No. 83772825
Ancient Roman, Empire Historical coin Emperor Probus 'PAX AVGVSTI' (No Reserve Price)
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Coins were widely distributed In the Roman Empire. This made them an ideal propaganda tool for Roman Emperors to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism.
Æ Antoninianus of Emperor Probus, Siscia mint.
Obverse: IMP C PROBVS PF AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and transverse sceptre.
Mintmark XXIQ.
Ref: RIC V-2 Siscia 706.
Diameter: ± 22,3 mm
Condition: good condition, signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
PROBUS: Roman Emperor from 276-282 AD. Under his reign the Roman armies successfully defeated the Germanic invaders in Gaul and put down a rebellion in Britain.
He encouraged the planting of vineyards in Gaul, Spain, and Britain and was evidently killed by troops who resented his discipline and being set to agricultural work.
PAX AVG(VSTA): (dedicated to) the Peace provided by the Emperor
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