Antoninianus - Probus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
S/-//XXI
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 inscription "ABVNDANTIA AVG" (Abundance of the Emperor) surrounding it. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to convey the message of prosperity and abundance that the emperor wanted to promote.