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Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVG; Pax
| Silver | 4.4 g | 22 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
D/-//-
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.4–5.43 g;Diameter varies: 21.8–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, suggests that the Roman government was promoting a message of peace and stability during a period of conflict and upheaval. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin's production and circulation indicate that the Roman Empire's economy remained robust and active.
