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Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 2.2 g | 20 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
-/-//R(winged thunderbolt)Γ
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (ADVENTVS AVG) on one side and a radiate crown on the other, was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Emperor Probus in 276 AD. Probus introduced a new standardized system of coinage to replace the previous system, which had become debased and confusing. The Antoninianus was one of the new coin denominations introduced by Probus, and it was designed to be equal in value to 20 nummi, or 1/40th of a gold solidus. This reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and simplify trade and commerce.
