Antoninianus - Probus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
-/P//XXI
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, when inflation was rampant and the value of currency was rapidly decreasing. To combat this, the Roman government introduced a new currency standard, the Antoninianus, which was meant to be worth 20 times the value of the denarius, the previous standard coin. However, due to the ongoing economic struggles, the Antoninianus quickly lost value, and by the time Probus became emperor, it was worth only 1/40th of its original value. Despite this, the coin remains an important artifact of Roman history and a testament to the empire's efforts to stabilize its economy during a time of crisis.