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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#293314 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 3.38–4.2 g;Diameter varies: 21.15–22.25 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Probus (276-282 AD) was part of a significant shift in Roman currency during the 3rd century AD. At that time, the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, and the value of the denarius, the standard currency, had depreciated significantly. To address this issue, the Roman government introduced a new coin called the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the denarius. The Antoninianus featuring Probus was one of the first coins of this new currency, and it marked a significant change in the Roman monetary system.
