Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293511 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.92–3.608 g;Diameter varies: 21.69–23 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military after a period of turmoil. One of his strategies was to introduce a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was meant to replace the debased denarius and stabilize the empire's economy. The coin was named after the emperor himself, and it featured an image of Probus on one side and the god Jupiter on the other. The use of Jupiter on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's connection to the divine and his role as a protector of the empire. Despite Probus' efforts, the Antoninianus coin did not last long and was eventually replaced by other currencies. However, it remains an interesting piece of history and a testament to the economic and political changes that took place during the Roman Empire.
