Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
T//XXI
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–4.131 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, also known as the "Restitvt Orbis" coin, was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) and features an image of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was part of a larger effort by Probus to reform the Roman currency system, which had been debased by previous emperors. Probus introduced a new standardized system of coinage, which included the Antoninianus, and it helped to stabilize the Roman economy. This coin is a tangible representation of that effort and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
