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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus COMES AVG; Minerva
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES AVG
A/-//-
Translation:
Comes Augusti.
Companion of the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.5–4.01 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 on one side and a deity on the other. In this case, the coin features a portrait of Probus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Minerva on the other. This innovation in coin design was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured images of gods and goddesses or other symbols of Roman power and authority. The inclusion of the emperor's portrait on the coin was a way to emphasize the emperor's divine status and to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent leader.
