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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
-//KA
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.679–4.57 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22.59 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who implemented a number of reforms aimed at addressing the empire's economic challenges, including debasement of the currency, inflation, and food shortages. The coin's design, which features the goddess Clementia on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of imperial benevolence and generosity during a time of economic hardship.
