Antoninianus - Probus RESTIT ILLVRICI
| 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#293763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two women, draped, standing back to back between two ensigns, each raising her robe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTIT ILLVRICI
-/-//-
Translation:
Restitutor Illurici.
Restorer of Illyria.
Comment
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 celebrate the restoration of the Roman Empire's territories in Illyricum (modern-day Albania and parts of Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia). The coin's inscription, "RESTIT ILLVRICI," translates to "Restored Illyricum," which highlights the significance of this coin in commemorating the Empire's military victories and territorial expansion.
