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Probus Medallion (minted coin  by Probus in 281)

The only extant (surviving) example of a gold medallion of emperor Probus (276-282 AD), this piece is both historically significant and visually stunning.

While it technically can’t be considered a coin (rather than having a legal tender value and being intended for circulation, it would have instead been given as a donative (gift) to a high ranking Roman), it’s similar in most regards, and so deserves a spot on this list.

The obverse features jugate (conjoined) busts of the emperor and the god Hercules, a symbol of military strength and Roman courage. And on the reverse, the emperor crossing the Rhine, coming back to Rome, victorious.

The river is personified, as was Roman and Greek tradition, lying in the waves below. On the ship we see Victory and Mars (god of war), Probus between them, along with two Roman soldiers. 

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Coin minted ca. 280 CE by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus (r. 276-282). Probus is shown in the company of Sol Invictus ("Unconquered Sun"), a late form of the solar deity whose worship had been promoted by Probus' predecessor Aurelian. The birthday of Sol Invictus (Dies Natalis Solis Invicti) was traditionally celebrated on Dec. 25. On this coin, Probus, who was constantly on campaign during his brief reign, is shown prepared for battle with shield and spear, alongside Sol Invictus, who wears his characteristic radiant crown. Now in the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen. Photo credit: ChrisO/Wikimedia Commons.

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Probus

Aurelius #Probus, was a native of Sirmium and rose to distinction by his military abilities. He was appointed by the Emperor #Tacitus governor of the whole East, and upon the death of that sovereign, the purple was forced upon his acceptance by the armies of #Syria. He was killed at #Sirmium by his own soldiers. #romancoins #probus_coins

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Coin of the Day #342 (4/11/2025)

A nice Probus…

Roman Empire

BI Antoninianus- 23mm 3.45g

Probus 276-282 AD

Cyzicus Mint

Obverse IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus left, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, holding spear and shield

Reverse VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Probus riding left, raising hand and holding sceptre, captive at feet, E under, XXIMC in exergue

RIC V 913

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Medallion of the emperor Probus

Obverse depicts Jugate busts of Sol and Probus, Probus holds transverse spear and a shield decorated with an Adlocutio, or "addressing the troops scene", which itself a design that is used on Roman coinage. Legend reads "IMP C PROBVS INVIC P F AVG"

Struck 276-282

Reverse depicts the three Monetae standing left, holding cornucopiae and scales, Legend reads "MONETA AVG"

Out of the many 3rd century medallions that have this reverse type, this is probably my favorite. There is an argument to be made that Probus had the most diverse and interesting coinage of the third century crisis, only to be topped in my opinion by the separatist emperor Postumus.

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Emperor Probus and Sun god

* bronze, minted in Rome

* Berlin state museums

https://smb.museum-digital.de/index.php?t=objekt&oges=145252&cachesLoaded=true

Provenance/rights: Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Creator: Lutz-Jürgen Lübke (Lübke und Wiedemann)  ; Copyright Notice;CC BY-NC-SA

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Royal Birthdays for today, August 19th:

Probus, Emperor of Rome, 232

Catherine of Bohemia, Electress of Brandenburg, 1342

Frederick I, Duke of Württemberg, 1557

Daišan, Manchu Prince, 1583

Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia, 1596

Francis I, King of the Two Sicilies, 1777

Prince Philipp Erasmus of Liechtenstein, Count of Rietberg, 1946

Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, 1973

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NGC Ancients: Late Roman Coin Reverse Types, Part 1

The reverse designs of late Roman coins typically feature military themes By Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ...... Coins of the Late

Coins of the Late Roman Empire have a remarkable variety of designs. In the previous column, we examined some of the principal types encountered on the obverse – typically the imperial portrait. In this installment (and the one following) we’ll discuss some familiar reverse types of the Late Roman world, issued from about A.D. 268 through 476.

It’s worth keeping in mind that these columns illustrate only a small percentage of reverse designs created at the mints of the Roman Empire.

We’ll start with some basic types associated with the Roman army and its victories. Below are four billon coins depicting the Roman goddess Victory.

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