Denarius - Probus P M TR P VI COS V P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281-282 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Probus, standing front, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; flanked on each side by ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VI COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Probus coin was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by the Roman Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to address the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during his reign. Probus introduced a new coinage system that included the Denarius, which became the standard silver coin of the Roman Empire for centuries to come. The Denarius - Probus coin features the image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front) side, and the emperor's name and title on the reverse (back) side. This coin is made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted metal during ancient times. The use of silver in coinage was a significant innovation in the history of currency, as it provided a durable, portable, and easily divisible medium of exchange that facilitated trade and commerce across the vast Roman Empire. The Denarius - Probus coin is a testament to the advanced economic and monetary systems of ancient Rome, which played a crucial role in the empire's prosperity and longevity.