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Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#293980 |
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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 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.