Antoninianus - Probus (MARTI PACIF; Mars) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (MARTI PACIF; Mars) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus MARTI PACIF; Mars

 
Silver - -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#292820
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARTI PACIF
V/-//QXXI

Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.

Comment

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 military victories of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the obverse (front side), and an image of Probus on the reverse (back side). The use of Mars on the coin was meant to symbolize the military prowess of the Roman Empire and Probus's successes in expanding its borders.