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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP
| Silver | 4.1 g | 20.5 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving Victory set on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
ϵ//XXI
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more militaristic and rugged image. The beard also symbolized the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a spiritual leader.
