Antoninianus - Probus CONCORD MILITV
Silver | - | - |
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 |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#293448 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, clasping hands with Concordia, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD MILITV
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Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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 depicts a personification of Military Concord (CONCORD MILITV), symbolizing the harmony and cooperation among the different branches of the Roman military. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.