Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT ORBIS
| 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#293210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Probus, standing left, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
MS//KAA
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
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 after a period of civil wars and external threats. The coin's obverse features the image of Probus, while the reverse features the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield with the inscription "RESTITVT ORBIS" (Restored World). This coin was made of silver and was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire, indicating the importance of silver in the Roman economy at that time.