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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM
| Silver | 4.5 g | 20.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM
-/-//XXIVI
Translation:
Concordia Militum.
Harmony with the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.274–4.77 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 4.5 grams, which was a significant decrease from the previous standard of 5.4 grams. This decrease in silver content was likely due to the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this decrease, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important part of the Roman economy.
