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#292737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand.
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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features the image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and the emperor Probus on the other. The inscription "IOVI CONSERVA" or "IOVI CONSERVAT" or "IOVI CONSERVATO" on the coin means "To Jupiter, the Preserver" or "To Jupiter, the Conservator," highlighting the Roman belief in Jupiter's role as a protector and preserver of the empire.