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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus P M TRI P COS III P P
| Silver | 4.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, in slow quadriga, riding right, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TRI P COS III P P
-/-//XXIQ
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Probus (279-282 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 other coins issued during this period, but it was still an important part of the Roman Empire's monetary system.
