Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| 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#293527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERN or ROMAE AETERNAE
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Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, when inflation was rampant and the value of currency was rapidly decreasing. To combat this, the Roman government introduced a new currency standard, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher purity than previous coins. The Probus variant of the Antoninianus was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) and features the goddess Roma on the obverse (front) side, and a radiate crown on the reverse (back) side. Despite its introduction during a time of economic instability, the Antoninianus - Probus coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.