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Antoninianus - Probus MARTI VICTORI AVG; Mars
| Silver | 3.0 g | 23.0 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 | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and spear in left hand; to left, behind him, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI VICTORI AVG
-/-//II
Translation:
Marti Victori Augusti.
To Mars, the victorious of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars on the reverse, was minted during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the Roman Empire's military prowess and the god Mars' association with war and victory. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signified the value and wealth of the Roman Empire at the time.
