Antoninianus - Probus MARTI PACIF
282 year| Silver | 3.59 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars walking left, holding olive-branch, spear and shield. Billowing cloak behind shield
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
MARTI PACIF
RQΓ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus (MARTI PACIF) (282) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse features the goddess Peace (Pax) standing on a column, holding an olive branch and a scepter. The inscription "MARTI PACIF" on the reverse translates to "To Mars, the bringer of peace." This coin is interesting because it highlights the contrast between the military conquests of the Roman Empire and the desire for peace and stability, which was a common theme in Roman propaganda during this period.
