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

 
Silver 3.7 g 20 mm
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
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293743
Rarity index
97%

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 and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of the goddess Pax (Peace) holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing the Roman Empire's commitment to peace and stability. The reverse of the coin depicts a radiate crowned bust of Emperor Probus, with the legend "PAX AVGVSTI" (Peace of the Augusti) surrounding his image. This coin was minted in Rome and was made of silver, weighing 3.7 grams.