Probus

Probus

Reign
Roman Empire (276 – 282)
Description

An Illyrian emperor who was massacred by his own army.

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Minting information

The coinage of Emperor Probus is considered a significant era in terms of the coinage of the Roman Empire. During his reign, the quantity and quality of coinage improved significantly. The emperor placed great emphasis on creating financial stability, and this effort was also reflected in the coinage. During the reign of Probus, the following coins were minted: Gold coins: Aureus, solidus Silver coins: Denarius, sestertius, dupondius, asBronze coins: Antoninianus, semis, quadrans Among the gold coins of Probus aureus and solidus were the most significant. The aureus was the highest value coin of the Roman mint and was minted in large quantities during his reign. And the solidus was a new type of gold coin introduced by Probus. The solidus was much smaller than the aureus, but more valuable. Among Probus' silver coins, the denarius was the most significant. The denarius was the basic coin of the Roman mint, and was minted in large quantities during the reign of Probus. The emperor significantly improved the quality of the denarius. The material of the coin became clearer, and its weight also increased. Among Probus' bronze coins, the Antoninian was the most common, and it was the most common coin of the Roman mint. It was also minted in large quantities during the reign of Probus. However, the emperor significantly reduced the silver content of the Antoninian coin, which also reduced the weight of the coin. Probus' coinage significantly contributed to the financial stability of the Roman Empire, and the new coins he introduced played an important role in boosting the empire's economy.