Antoninianus - Probus COMITI PROBI AVG; Hercules
| 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#292572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and holding club and lion-skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMITI PROBI AVG
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Translation:
Comiti Probi Augusti.
To the companion of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
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 promote the cult of the Roman emperors. The coin features an image of Hercules on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Hercules on coins was meant to associate the emperor with the legendary hero and convey the idea of strength and power.
