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Antoninianus - Probus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
-/B//-
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–4.08 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22.6 mm;
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 promote the cult of the Roman state goddess, Salus. The coin features an image of Salus on the reverse, while the obverse bears the image of the emperor. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the usual bronze or copper used in previous issues, and it may have been a deliberate choice to showcase the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
