Antoninianus - Probus MARTI PACIF; Mars
| 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#292859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACIF
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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 Roman military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin features Mars, the Roman god of war, on the obverse (front side), and on the reverse (back side), it shows the legend "MARTI PACIF" which means "To Mars, the bringer of peace". This coin was made of silver and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.