Antoninianus - Probus (CONCORD MILIT) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (CONCORD MILIT) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus CONCORD MILIT

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#293664
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Probus, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONCORD MILIT
ϵ//XXI

Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more militaristic and rugged image, reflecting the growing influence of the Roman army in the empire's politics.