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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONS PROB AVG or IOVI CONS PROBI AVG; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONS PROB AVG or IOVI CONS PROBI AVG
-/-//R(wreath)B
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori Probi Augusti.
To Jupiter, the protector of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.29–4.09 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and military campaigns. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who implemented various economic reforms to address the inflation and debasement of the Roman currency. Additionally, Probus was known for his military campaigns, particularly against the Goths and Vandals, and the coin may have been used to finance these military efforts.
