Antoninianus - Probus PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292597 |
|---|---|
| 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:
PIETAS AVG
-/-//III
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its production was an attempt to address the inflation that was plaguing the economy. The coin was made of silver, but its value was not based on the value of the metal itself, but rather on the authority of the Roman state. This coin was one of the first to feature the image of a Roman emperor, in this case, Probus, who was depicted on the obverse side of the coin. The reverse side of the coin featured the goddess Pietas, who was a personification of the Roman state's authority and legitimacy. Despite the efforts to stabilize the economy, the coin's production was ultimately unsuccessful, and it is now a rare and valuable collector's item.
