Antoninianus - Probus P M TRI P COS II P P
| Silver | 4.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, walking right or left, holding thunderbolt in mouth; sometimes before him, head of ox.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TRI P COS II P P
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.85–4.44 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Probus (278-282 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military. One of his strategies was to introduce a new currency system, which included the Antoninianus coin, which was made of silver and had a higher purity level than previous coins. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants and was also used in trade. The coin's design featured the image of Probus on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other, such as Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. The coin's minting process was overseen by the Roman Senate, and it was produced in large quantities to meet the needs of the empire's growing economy. Despite its widespread use, the Antoninianus coin was eventually replaced by other coins, such as the Diocletianus coin, as the Roman Empire continued to evolve and change over time.