Antoninianus - Probus CONCORD MILIT
Silver | 3.4 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 | 3.4 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#293444 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, clasping hands with Concordia, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD MILIT
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Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (276-282 AD) and the inscription "CONCORD MILIT," is notable for its rare and unique design. It is one of the few coins from the Roman Empire that depicts a Roman soldier holding a shield with the image of a she-wolf, which symbolizes the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, who was said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as an infant. This design was only used for a short period during Probus' reign, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.