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#293600 |
|---|---|
| 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
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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. The use of silver in the coin's composition also signifies the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency during this time.