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#293337 |
|---|---|
| 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
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Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
The piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.83–4.324 g;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 ideals of piety and virtue. The coin features the image of Pietas, the personification of piety, on the reverse, and the legend "PIAETAS AVG" which stands for "Pietas Augusti" or "The Emperor's Piety". This coin was made of silver and weighs 4.1 grams. It's an interesting example of how coins were used as a tool for propaganda and ideological promotion in ancient Rome.
