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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus CONCORD MILIT; Concordia
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 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 | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD MILIT
E/-//PXXI
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.61–4.193 g;Diameter varies: 21.55–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Probus (276-282 AD) and the CONCORD MILIT; Concordia symbol is notable for being one of the first Roman coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. Probus, who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms, sported a distinctive beard that became a defining feature of his coinage. This departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors signaled a shift in societal attitudes towards masculinity and authority.
