Antoninianus - Probus (SPES AVG; Spes) (276-282) front Antoninianus - Probus (SPES AVG; Spes) (276-282) back
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Antoninianus - Probus SPES AVG; Spes

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#293142
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SPES AVG
-/V//XXI

Translation:
Spes Augusti.
Hope of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

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 Roman Empire's agriculture and economy. The coin's design features the goddess Spes (Hope) on the obverse, and the emperor's name and title on the reverse. The use of the goddess Spes was a symbol of the empire's commitment to the well-being and prosperity of its citizens.