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Antoninianus - Probus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
Silver | 3.5 g | 22.0 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 276-282 |
Value | Antoninianus (1) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 3.5 g |
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#292518 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
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Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the ideals of abundance and prosperity. The coin's obverse features the image of Abundantia, the Roman goddess of abundance, with a cornucopia and a rudder, symbolizing the prosperity and guidance that the emperor provided to the Roman people. The reverse of the coin shows a radiate crowned bust of Probus, with the legend "PROBUS AVG" (Probus Augustus) surrounding it. This coin was minted in Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire as a standard circulation coin.