Antoninianus - Probus HVMANITAS AVG; Roma
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#293963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HVMANITAS AVG
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Translation:
Humanitas Augusti.
Kindness of the emperor (Augustus).
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 promote the ideals of humanity, virtue, and unity. The coin's obverse features the image of the emperor, while the reverse bears the image of the goddess Humanitas, who represents the idea of humanity, holding a scepter and a patera, symbols of authority and benevolence. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the emperor's rule was based on the principles of humanity and virtue, and that he was a just and benevolent ruler.
