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#293609 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (278-282 AD) to celebrate his military victories and agricultural reforms. The coin features an image of Probus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Ceres on the other, highlighting his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's agricultural prosperity.