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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Female figure, standing right, presenting wreath to Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
*//XXIP
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–3.86 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of significant economic and military challenges for the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVT ORBIS," means "Restorer of the World," which reflects the emperor's efforts to address these challenges and restore stability to the empire. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coin remains a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today.
