© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP
| Silver | 2.7 g | 20 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Clementia on the reverse side, which was a symbol of clemency and mercy. This was a significant departure from the traditional imagery found on Roman coins, which often depicted gods and goddesses associated with war and victory. The inclusion of Clementia on the coin may have been a deliberate choice by Probus to promote a message of peace and reconciliation during a time of conflict and political instability in the Roman Empire.
