Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC
| 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#292748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT SAEC or RESTITVT SEC
-/-//VIXXT
Translation:
Restirutor Saeculi.
Restorer of the century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, when the value of the denarius, the standard unit of currency, had dropped significantly. To combat this, the Roman government introduced the Antoninianus, a new coin made of silver that was valued at 2 denarii. This coin was an attempt to restore the value of the denarius and stabilize the economy. Despite this effort, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Antoninianus eventually dropped as well.
