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Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS AVG; Rome
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278-279 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Probus on horseback left, holding sceptre, right hand raised; captive before.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
R*Γ
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti
Translation: The coming of the august
Comment
Different emission marks possible:Ж (lightning), Ω (crown), * (star).
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the Roman Emperor Probus (278-280 AD) on one side and the inscription "ADVENTVS AVG" (meaning "the arrival of the emperor") on the other, is notable for its unique design. It's one of the first coins to feature a Roman emperor with a beard, which was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven depictions of previous emperors. This design change was likely a deliberate choice made by Probus to distinguish himself from his predecessors and to project a more rugged, military image.
