Antoninianus - Probus ARCVLI PACIF or AERCVLI PACIF or ERCVLI PACIF or HERCVLI PACIF; Hercules
| Silver | 3.3 g | 23 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a snake, symbolizing the protection and healing powers of the goddess. This image was chosen to promote the idea that the Roman Empire, under the leadership of Emperor Probus, was a place of safety and prosperity.
