Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 3.7 g | 20 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
-/P//XXI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
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 silver content and intricate design demonstrate the advanced craftsmanship and technical skills of Roman minting techniques.