© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Probus PIAETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and box of perfumes in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIAETAS AVG
-/-//III
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
The piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.83–4.324 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features the goddess Pietas (Piety) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD). Pietas was a personification of the virtue of piety and was often depicted as a woman offering a sacrifice or prayer, as seen on this coin. The inclusion of Pietas on the coinage of Probus may have been a way to promote the importance of this virtue during his reign, particularly during a time of political and military turmoil.
