Acquisition number: 1986.16
Other images
Obv.: Bust of Probus, r., radiate, draped. IMP(erator) C(aesar) M(arcus) AVR(elius) PROBVS AVG(ustus).
Rev.: Probus standing r., holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter standing l. and holding sceptre. Between them, mint mark. CLEMENTIA TEMP(orum).
Title: Antoninianus of Probus - 1986.16
Acquisition number: 1986.16
Culture or period: Roman Imperial
Date: AD 276-282
Material: Metal - Copper-silver alloy
Object type: Coins - Roman
Dimensions: 20mm (w)
Origin region or location: Türkiye
Origin city: Antioch
Display case or on loan: 7
Keywords: Coin, antoninianus, Roman, Imperial, Probus, Jupiter, Syria (Roman province), Antioch, Roman Syria
See Mattingly, H., E.A. Sydenham, C.H. Sutherland, R.A. Carson, The Roman Imperial Coinage 13 vols (London, Spink, 1923-1994) V Part 2, 644, and 117 no. 905; See Sear, D.R., Roman Coins and their Values 5 vols (London, Spink, 2000-2014) 11960.
1986.16
Antoninianus of Probus
2.87 g. AD 276-282
Obv.: Bust of Probus, r., radiate, draped. IMP(erator) C(aesar) M(arcus) AVR(elius) PROBVS AVG(ustus).
Rev.: Probus standing r., holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, receiving globe from Jupiter standing l. and holding sceptre. Between them, mint mark. CLEMENTIA TEMP(orum).
Minted at Antioch.
The use of the Antonine name of M. Aurelius was an attempt to claim continuity and legitimacy.
Probus did much to restore the strength of Rome’s borders in the North and the East. The reverse type acknowledges Probus’ (Roman) world-wide success. In AD 281 he celebrated a triumph in Rome and began a program to consolidate peaceful civilian activities in the provinces, including the settlement of foreigners in Roman territory. The ‘clemency of the times’ advertises one of his methods of conciliation.
With renewed trouble in the East, Probus set out on campaign in AD 282 but was murdered en route by his own soldiers.
See Mattingly, H., E.A. Sydenham, C.H. Sutherland, R.A. Carson, The Roman Imperial Coinage 13 vols (London, Spink, 1923-1994) V Part 2, 644, and 117 no. 905; See Sear, D.R., Roman Coins and their Values 5 vols (London, Spink, 2000-2014) 11960.