Antoninianus - Probus P M TR P COS P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 277-282 |
| 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#292962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, between two ensigns, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS P P
-/-//KAT
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, father of the nation.
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 his military victories and agricultural reforms. The coin features an image of Probus on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore the Roman Empire's agricultural prosperity.
