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Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP
| Billon (.042 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 | Billon (.042 silver) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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;
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 economic reform and monetary crisis in the Roman Empire. The coin's low silver content, 0.042, reflects the empire's attempt to debase the currency and increase the money supply, which led to rampant inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
