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Antoninianus - Probus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#294712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 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 silver content was also a symbol of the empire's wealth and power. Despite being issued over 1,700 years ago, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians, providing a tangible link to the ancient Roman world.
