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#293425 |
|---|---|
| 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
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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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the perpetuity of the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse features the image of the emperor, while the reverse bears the image of Securitas, the goddess of security and stability, holding a scepter and a patera, symbolizing the empire's enduring prosperity and peace. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was eternal and would continue to thrive under Probus' leadership.