Antoninianus - Probus (ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293504
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hercules, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and club and lion-skin in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO
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Translation:
Herculi Pacifero.
To Hercules, the peacemaker.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Probus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a snake, symbolizing the protection and healing powers of the goddess. This image was chosen to promote the idea that the Roman Empire, under the leadership of Emperor Probus, was a place of safety and prosperity.