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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
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Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.4–4.19 g;Diameter varies: 20.7–21.7 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 inscription "ABVNDANTIA AVG" (Abundance of the Emperor) surrounding it. This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.9 grams.
