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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Antioch
| Silver | 1.5 g | 21 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Probus standing right, receiving Victory set on globe from Jupiter standing left, both holding sceptres in left hands.
Officina mark in centre field with or without dot.
XXI in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
∆●
XXI
Translation:
Clementia Tempus
(Period of Mercy)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The "XXI" in exergue is subject to debate, some people assuming it may refer to the billon alloy ratio (20:1 ratio giving 4.76% of silver).Difference from RIC#921/RCV#11960 comes from the "PF" present in obverse legend and Probus receiving Victory instead of globe on reverse.
Over 20 varieties of officina/fieldmarks combinations are known for this coin.
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 signaled a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards personal grooming in the Roman Empire.
