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#293497 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.05–4.22 g;Diameter varies: 21.8–23.25 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This is significant because it suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was facing various challenges and threats, such as invasions, plagues, and economic instability, and the image of Salus was meant to reassure the public that the empire was taking steps to ensure their safety and well-being.
