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#292739 |
|---|---|
| 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 issued during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, when the value of the denarius, the standard unit of currency, was rapidly declining. To combat this inflation, the Roman government introduced a new coin, the antoninianus, which was worth 2 denarii. The coin was named after the emperor Probus, who ruled from 276 to 282 AD and was known for his efforts to restore the Roman economy. The antoninianus became the standard circulation coin of the Roman Empire and was used for over a century.