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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus ARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF; Hercules
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF
-/-//SXXT
Translation:
Herculi Pacificatori.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.05–4.22 g;Diameter varies: 21.8–23.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus (health) on the reverse side, which is unusual for coins of this era. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a significant event or milestone related to health or medicine during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD).
