Antoninianus - Probus SALVS AVG
| Silver | 3.11 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 279-281 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Salus standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
XXIΔ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (279-281 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift towards a more militaristic and rugged image. The beard also symbolized the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a divine leader.
