Antoninianus - Probus (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (276-282) back
Antoninianus - Probus (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) (276-282) photo
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Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#293980
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
-/-//RA

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 features the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield, symbolizing the power and authority of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Rome as an eternal and indestructible entity, and it was issued in large quantities to circulate throughout the empire, promoting this message to the masses.