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#293453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVA AVG or CONSERVAT AVG
-/-//TXXT
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 a radiate crown on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the emperor's divine status, and on the reverse (back side), it depicts the personification of the Roman state, Sol, standing on a globe, holding a scepter and a shield, representing the empire's power and authority. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.