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Antoninianus - Probus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | 3.7 g | 20.5 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACIFERO
-/-//II
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.56–3.86 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars (MARTI PACIFERO) on the reverse, was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD). Probus was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms, and this coin may have been issued to commemorate one of his military victories or to promote the agricultural reforms he implemented. The fact that it's made of silver and weighs 3.7g suggests that it was a significant coin in its time and may have been used for large transactions or as a store of value.
