© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
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#293352 |
|---|---|
| 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;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who implemented a number of reforms aimed at addressing the empire's economic challenges, including debasing the currency to increase the money supply and stimulate trade. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, which ultimately contributed to its decline and fall.
