Antoninianus - Probus ABVNDANTIA AVG N; 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#292979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right or left, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG N
-/-//XXI
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti Nostri.
Abundance of our emperor (Augustus).
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 design features the goddess Abundantia, who is depicted holding a cornucopia and pouring coins from a bag, symbolizing the abundance of wealth and resources under Probus' rule. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and importance of the metal during that time period.