Antoninianus - Probus (IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO

 
Silver 3.9 g 26 mm
Description
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
3.9 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293513
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
-/-//VXXT

Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.

Comment

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's design features the Roman god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Probus on the other, indicating the importance of both divine and imperial authority during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions, highlighting the coin's role in facilitating economic activity during this time.