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Antoninianus - Probus SPES AVG; Spes
| Silver | 4.1 g | 22.5 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES AVG
C/-//-
Translation:
Spes Augusti.
Hope of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.79–4.35 g;Diameter varies: 22–22.98 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued 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 a more stable and reliable alternative to the debased denarius. The Antoninianus - Probus coin was one of the first coins issued under this new standard, and it featured the image of the Roman goddess Spes (Spes) on the reverse, symbolizing hope and prosperity for the empire's future. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to struggle economically, and the Antoninianus - Probus coin ultimately became a rare and valuable collector's item.
