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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI
T/-//VXXI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.12–3.9 g;Diameter varies: 21.25–23.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic reform in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased to 3.4 grams, which was a significant reduction from previous coins. This change was made to increase the number of coins in circulation and to stimulate trade, but it also led to inflation and devaluation of the currency. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
