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Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
| Silver | 3.9 g | 24 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294704 |
|---|---|
| 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 PROBI AVG
-/-//RΓ
Translation:
Adventus Probi Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.78–3.98 g;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 celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin's design features the emperor's bust on one side and a variety of symbols and motifs on the other, including the goddess Victory, the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus (the legendary founders of Rome), and various military symbols such as shields, spears, and trophies. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item, and it remains a popular piece among numismatists today.
