Antoninianus - Probus SPES PROBI AVG; Spes
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES PROBI AVG
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Translation:
Spes Probi Augusti.
Hope of emperor (Augustus) Probus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's design features the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse, which was a common motif during Probus' reign. The coin's silver content and weight (3.8g) were also unusual for the time period, as most coins of this era were made of bronze or copper. This suggests that the Antoninianus - Probus coin may have been a special issue or commemorative coin, possibly minted to celebrate a military victory or other significant event during Probus' reign.
