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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Antioch
| Silver | 3.3 g | 23.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#101254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Emperor standing right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Officina letter in lower centre, sometimes followed by a dot.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CLEMENTIA TEMP
Unabridged legend: Clementia Temporum.
Translation: A time of peace and calm.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features the first known use of the Christian cross on a Roman coin. The reverse side of the coin depicts the goddess Clementia standing on a globe, with a cross above her head. This suggests that the Roman Empire was beginning to adopt Christianity as an official religion, which would have significant historical and cultural implications.
