Antoninianus - Probus COMITI PROBI 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#292568 |
|---|---|
| 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:
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 celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse, indicating the importance of wisdom and knowledge in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content was meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
