Antoninianus - Probus ERCVLI PACIFER or ERCVLI PACIFERO or HERCVLI PACIFER or HERCVLI PACIFERO; Hercules
| Silver | 4.9 g | - |
| 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 | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293509 |
|---|---|
| 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 patera (a shallow dish used for ritual offerings) and a snake. The snake is a symbol of healing and renewal, and the image of Salus with the snake is meant to represent the idea of the Roman Empire's continued prosperity and good health under the rule of Emperor Probus.