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Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 3.3 g | 25 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
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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 was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more militaristic and rugged image. The beard also symbolized the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler.
