Antoninianus - Probus CONCORDIA AVG; Concordia
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA AVG
-/P//XXI
Unabridged legend: Concordia Augusta.
Translation: Venerable harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.35–3.95 g;Diameter varies: 17–23 mm;
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 promote the ideals of concordia, or harmony, within the Roman Empire. The coin features the goddess Concordia on the reverse, symbolizing the unity and cooperation that Probus sought to foster among the Roman people. Despite the coin's focus on promoting harmony, Probus's reign was marked by military conflicts and internal strife, highlighting the challenges of maintaining peace and stability within a large and diverse empire.
