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#293924 |
|---|---|
| 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;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (RESTITVTOR EXERCITI) on one side and a radiate crown on the other, was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Emperor Probus in 276 AD. Probus introduced a new coinage system that replaced the debased currency of the previous century, and the Antoninianus was one of the new coin denominations introduced during this reform. The coin was made of silver and had a weight of 3.7 grams, as . This coinage reform was an important step in restoring the Roman Empire's economy and stabilizing its currency, and it had a lasting impact on the empire's financial system.
