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Antoninianus - Probus COMITI PROBI AVG; Minerva
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 3.38–4.2 g;Diameter varies: 21.15–22.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the goddess Minerva on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, and was often depicted with an owl, which symbolized her association with wisdom and knowledge. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Emperor Probus, who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms.
