Antoninianus - Probus (ADVENTVS PROBI AVG) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (ADVENTVS PROBI AVG) (276-282) back
Antoninianus - Probus (ADVENTVS PROBI AVG) (276-282) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

Antoninianus - Probus ADVENTVS PROBI AVG

 
Silver 3.5 g 23 mm
Description
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
3.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#294705
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Probus, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ADVENTVS PROBI AVG
-/-//R

Translation:
Adventus Probi Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of emperor (Augustus) Probus.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.566–4.4 g;

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

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. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's triumphs over its enemies. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.