Antoninianus - Probus (PAX AVG; Pax) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (PAX AVG; Pax) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG; Pax

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#293064
Rarity index
97%

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

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 (276-282 AD) to promote the ideals of peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of the goddess Pax (Peace) holding an olive branch, while the reverse depicts the Emperor Probus himself. The use of the Latin phrase "Pax Augusta" (Peace of the Emperor) on the coin highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's imperial system in maintaining peace and stability throughout its territories.