Antoninianus - Probus P M TR P COS P P; Fides
| 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#292966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left; flanked on each side by ensign.
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 the Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the cult of the Roman state gods. The coin features an image of the goddess Fides (Faith) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Fides on the coinage was meant to emphasize the idea that the Roman Empire was a divine institution, and that the emperor's authority was derived from the gods. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the importance of religion in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. The use of religious imagery on coins was a way for the government to promote the state religion and to reinforce the idea that the emperor was a divine ruler appointed by the gods. The Antoninianus - Probus coin is a tangible reminder of the close relationship between religion and politics in ancient Rome.
