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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETER; Roma
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ROMAE AETER
-/-//R*Δ
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.93–4.97 g;Diameter varies: 19.25–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 notable for its unique design and historical significance, as it represents a key moment in the history of the Roman Empire.
