Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONSERVA or IOVI CONSERVAT or IOVI CONSERVATO
| Silver | 3.9 g | 24 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293516 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.61–4.11 g;Diameter varies: 23–25 mm;
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 an image of the god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Probus on the other, with the inscription "IOVI CONSERVA" or "IOVI CONSERVAT" or "IOVI CONSERVATO" (meaning "preserver of Jupiter" or "conserver of Jupiter") to emphasize the emperor's role as a protector of the Roman state and its gods. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the Antoninianus - Probus coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and the limited number of coins minted during that time period.
