Antoninianus - Probus RESTITVTOR S AVG
| 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#292754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing left, treading down enemy, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; crowned by Sol, standing left, holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR S AVG
Translation:
Restitutor saeculi Augusti.
Restorer of the century of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the restoration of the Roman Empire after a period of civil wars and external threats. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and various symbols and legends on the other, including the goddess Roma and the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, which represent the foundation myth of Rome. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, signaling a return to the use of precious metals in Roman coinage.
