Antoninianus - Probus P M TR P COS III; Sol
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279-282 |
| 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#293191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS III
-/-//SERD
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time.
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 Empire's victory over the Goths. The coin's design features a radiate crown on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the god Sol on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the empire's triumph over the barbarian tribes. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper coins of the time, reflecting the increased wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during Probus' reign.
