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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SALVS PVBLI or SALVS PVBLIC or SALVS PVBLICA; Salus
| Silver | 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 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SALVS PVBLI or SALVS PVBLIC or SALVS PVBLICA
Γ/-//-
Translation:
Salus Publica.
Public health.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and monetary stabilization efforts by the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the denarius, which had been devalued due to excessive minting and inflation. The Antoninianus - Probus coin was made of silver and had a higher value than the denarius, with the intention of stabilizing the Roman economy and restoring confidence in the currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges and the coinage system continued to evolve over time.
