Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Roma seated in centre, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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 part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the glory of Rome and its eternity. The coin's obverse features the image of Roma, the personification of Rome, while the reverse shows a depiction of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of Roman mythology and the idea of Rome's eternal nature, which was a central theme in Probus' reign.
