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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETER; Rome
282 year| Bronze | 4.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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
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 prosperity and grandeur of the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield, symbolizing the eternal nature of Rome. The coin's reverse side features a radiate crown surrounding the letters "ROMAE AETER," which translates to "Eternal Rome." This coin is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's confidence in its own longevity and prosperity during a time of relative peace and stability under Probus' rule.
