Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT ORBIS or RESTITVTOR 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#293267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Probus, standing left, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS or RESTITVTOR ORBIS
MC//XXIA
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and military challenges for the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVT ORBIS" or "RESTITVTOR ORBIS," translates to "Restorer of the World" or "Restorer of the Universe," which suggests that the emperor Probus was attempting to promote himself as a leader who could restore peace and prosperity to the empire after a period of turmoil. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats, which ultimately contributed to its decline and fall.
