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Antoninianus - Probus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 3.6 g | 20.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
-/-//XXIT
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–4.26 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability, which was a key concern for the Roman Empire during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the Antoninianus - Probus coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the Roman economy.
