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#293742 |
|---|---|
| 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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to promote the idea of peace (Pax Romana) throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of the goddess Pax holding an olive branch, while the reverse shows the emperor's name and title. The use of the Latin phrase "Pax Augusti" (Peace of the Emperor) on the coin emphasizes the idea that the emperor's rule was associated with peace and stability. This coin is a rare surviving example of Roman currency from the 3rd century AD and provides valuable insight into the political and economic conditions of the time.