Antoninianus - Probus PERPETVIT AVG or PERPETVITA AVG or PERPETVITATE AVG; Securitas
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22.5 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PERPETVIT AVG or PERPETVITA AVG or PERPETVITATE AVG
-/-//QTI
Translation:
Perpetuitate Augusti.
Perpetuity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.42–4.01 g;Diameter varies: 22.4–23 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Securitas on the other, symbolizing the stability and security that Probus brought to the Roman Empire during his reign.