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#293607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 military campaigns and agricultural reforms. One of his notable achievements was the introduction of a new system of coinage that replaced the debased currency of the previous century. The Antoninianus was one of the new coin denominations introduced by Probus, and it was designed to be a more stable and reliable currency than its predecessors. Despite its silver content, the Antoninianus was not as valuable as some of the earlier Roman coins, but it remained an important part of the Roman economy during Probus' reign.