Antoninianus - Probus COMES AVG; Minerva
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; resting left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES AVG
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Translation:
Comes Augusti.
Companion of the Emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the military victories of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse, which symbolizes the victory of the Roman army over the barbarian tribes. The use of Minerva, who was associated with wisdom, war, and craftsmanship, was a common motif in Roman coinage during this period, as she was seen as a symbol of the empire's strength and power.
