© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving globe from soldier, standing right, holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
V//XXI
Translation:
Restitutor Exerciti.
Restorer of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.294–4.06 g;Diameter varies: 21.45–22.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Probus on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "RESTITVTOR EXERCITI," which translates to "Restorer of the Army." This suggests that Probus was keen on presenting himself as a strong and effective military leader, which was likely an important aspect of his reign given the empire's ongoing conflicts and military challenges at the time.
