© Paul-Francis Jacquier
© Paul-Francis Jacquier
Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONS AVG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONS AVG
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector 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 cult of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder. The coin features an image of Jupiter on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the emperor Probus on the reverse (back side). The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was a way for Probus to emphasize his connection to the god and to promote the idea that he was a powerful and divine ruler.
