Antoninianus - Probus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| 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#293968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a deity on the other. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which typically featured images of the emperor or other political figures on both sides. The inclusion of Jupiter on the reverse side of the coin reflects the importance of Roman mythology and the desire to associate the emperor with divine power.
