Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVT SAECV
| 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#292751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, treading down enemy, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; crowned by Victory, holding palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT SAECV
-/-//PXXT
Translation:
Restirutor Saeculi.
Restorer of the century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who implemented several economic reforms to address the inflation and debasement of the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the coin still contains 20-30% less silver than previous issues, reflecting the ongoing challenges in maintaining the empire's economic stability.