© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Probus SECVRITAS ORBIS; Securitas
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS ORBIS
-/-//I
Translation:
Securitas Orbis.
Safety of the world.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.181–4 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it features the goddess Securitas (Security) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD). The depiction of Securitas on the coin symbolizes the Roman Empire's focus on maintaining peace and security throughout its territories during this time period.
