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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus IOVI STATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3 g | 21 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 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI STATORI
-/-//XXIZ
Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.94–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 20–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Probus (276-282 AD) is notable for its unique design, as it depicts the Roman god Jupiter holding a lightning bolt and a scepter, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was a deliberate choice by Probus, who sought to emphasize the connection between the Roman state and the divine. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Roman imperial coinage, providing a glimpse into the cultural and religious beliefs of ancient Rome.
