© jorandmichel (CC0)
© jorandmichel (CC0)
Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 2.75 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279-281 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Emperor riding left right hand raised, left holding scepter, at foot captive
sign in ex. Ω = wreat, Ж = thunderbolt, * = star
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
R Ж Z
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (279-281 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 coin's design was meant to convey the emperor's strength and authority, and it became a hallmark of Probus' reign.
![Antoninianus - Probus Cuirassed, left; CONCORDIA MILIT[VM]; Concordia front](/storage/images/Antoninianus-Probus-Cuirassed-left-CONCORDIA-MILITVM-Concordia_293685_1.webp)
![Antoninianus - Probus Cuirassed, left; CONCORDIA MILIT[VM]; Concordia back](/storage/images/Antoninianus-Probus-Cuirassed-left-CONCORDIA-MILITVM-Concordia_293685_2.webp)
