Antoninianus - Probus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Tripolis
276 year| Silver | 3.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Emperor standing right, holding eagle-tipped scepter,receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding scepter,
crescen (ᴗ) or T or wreath (Ω)ou star (*)or nothing in lower middle field,
XXI or KA in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
*
XXI
Edge
Plain
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 divine leader.
