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Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETER; Roma
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETER
-/-//R(winged thunderbolt)A
Unabridged legend: Romae Aeternae
Translation: Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.541–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 20.54–22.53 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 city of Rome's 1,000th anniversary. The coin features the image of Roma, the personification of the city, on the obverse, and a depiction of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, on the reverse. This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of Roman coin makers during that time.
