Antoninianus - Probus PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | 4.4 g | - |
| 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 | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292623 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/C//-
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.98–4.73 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 Roman Empire's agriculture and economy. The coin's design features the goddess Pietas (Piety) on the obverse, symbolizing the importance of agriculture and the connection between the Roman people and their land. The reverse of the coin depicts a stalk of grain, representing the fertility and abundance of the Roman Empire's crops. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
