Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG or PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its production was an attempt to address the inflation that was plaguing the economy. The coin was made of silver, but its value was not based on the value of the metal itself, but rather on the authority of the Roman state. This is evident in the inscription "PAX AVG" or "PAX AVGVSTI" on the coin, which translates to "Peace of the Emperor" or "Peace of the Augusti," highlighting the connection between the coin's value and the power of the Roman emperor.
