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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
A//XXI
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.54–4.94 g;Diameter varies: 19.65–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (RESTITVT ORBIS) on one side and a radiate crown on the other, was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Probus' reign, from 90% to 75%, in an effort to increase the empire's silver reserves and stabilize the economy. Despite this change, the coin still maintained its value and remained a widely used denomination throughout the empire.
