Antoninianus - Probus CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.4 g | 24 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG
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Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
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 the cult of the Roman state. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and a personification of the Sun god (Sol) on the other, symbolizing the empire's powerful and eternal nature. The coin's inscription, "CONSERVA AVG" or "CONSERVAT AVG," translates to "Preserver of the Emperor" or "Preserver of the Empire," highlighting the emperor's role as a protector and guardian of the Roman state.
