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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG; Pax
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21.5 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.51–4.499 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Pax (Peace) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had typically featured images of gods and goddesses associated with war and victory. The inclusion of Pax on the coin was a deliberate choice made by Probus to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of conflict and turmoil in the Roman Empire.
