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Antoninianus - Probus CONSERVA AVG; Ticinum
276 year| Silver | 3.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#120211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The Sun, naked, standing frontally, chlamydia on left shoulder, looking left, right hand raised, globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVA AVG
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (276-282 AD) on the obverse and CONSERVA AVG; Ticinum on the reverse, is notable for its unique design. The reverse of the coin depicts a stork standing on a globe, surrounded by the legend "CONSERVA AVG," which means "Conserve the Emperor." This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's desire to protect and preserve the emperor's power and authority. The stork was also a symbol of good luck and fertility in ancient Roman culture, further emphasizing the coin's message of prosperity and stability under the rule of Probus.
