© marcplèche
© marcplèche
Antoninianus - Probus CONCORD MILIT
281 year| Silver | 3.8 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 281 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.71 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#51344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia standing left holding standard in each hand, E in left field,
also with star in right field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD MILIT
E
PXXI
Edge
Plain
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 unity and concord among the soldiers. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse shows a personification of Concordia (Harmony) standing between two soldiers, symbolizing the unity and cooperation of the Roman military. The coin's inscription, "CONCORD MILIT," further reinforces this message of unity and military strength.
