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Antoninianus - Probus PROVIDENTIA AVG
| Silver | 3.92 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-280 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Providentia standing left, holding globe
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIA AVG
Δ ou A
XXI
Edge
Plain
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 Roman Empire's military victories and to promote the ideals of peace and prosperity. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse depicts various personifications of the Roman provinces, such as Providentia (Providence) and Abundantia (Abundance). The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a powerful and prosperous state, and that Probus' rule was a time of peace and prosperity.
