Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO
| 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#292733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, specifically during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD). To address the economic issues, Probus introduced a new coinage system that included the Antoninianus, a silver coin that was meant to replace the denarius as the standard currency. The Antoninianus was valued at 20 sestertii, which was double the value of the denarius. The coin featured an image of the god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Probus on the other. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus did not solve the economic problems and was eventually replaced by other coins. Today, the Antoninianus - Probus coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
