Antoninianus - Probus P M TRI P COS II P P
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293606 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The coin was named after Caracalla's adopted name, Antoninus, and it was issued in large quantities to pay for the military campaigns and public works projects of the Roman Empire. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus remained a popular currency for over a century and was eventually replaced by the solidus, which became the standard currency of the Byzantine Empire.
