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This attractive high-quality antoninianus coin was issued under the authority of the Roman emperor Probus from 276 to 282 CE. It would have been recognized and readily accepted by Roman citizens who used it on a daily basis over 1,700 years ago. On the front of the coin is the likeness of the Emperor Probus. On the back is one of the various gods and goddesses of the Roman pantheon. This denomination was originally a high-quality silver coin with a value of two denarii. However, as the economy of the Roman empire faltered, so did the precious metal content of coinage. By the time this coin was issued under Probus, it had been debased to only about five percent silver. Surviving examples typically appear predominantly bronze in colour.
Probus
His career is marked by an unprecedented array of pretenders, usurpers and rebels all vying for the throne, and is characteristic of one of the most turbulent periods in Roman history. Few emperors left behind as good a reputation as did Probus. He distinguished himself as a fierce soldier and a brilliant officer under the emperors Valerian, Aurelian and Tacitus. The latter appointed him governor of the east, and upon Tacitus' death he was immediately proclaimed emperor by his troops.
He realized that idle soldiers were more likely to be swayed to rebellion than those occupied with work. Accordingly, he kept them busy even in times of relative peace, engaging them in useful public works such as planting vineyards in Gaul (the fruits of which still produce some of the fine French wines we enjoy today), Pannonia and other districts. This increase in duties proved very popular with the Roman people, but enraged the troops. In 282 CE, while urging the draining of marshes around his native Sirmium, Probus was beset by his own soldiers and slain. His death was mourned by both the Senate and the Roman people, and even his soldiers repented and raised a monument in his honour.
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Probus
His career is marked by an unprecedented array of pretenders, usurpers and rebels all vying for the throne, and is characteristic of one of the most turbulent periods in Roman history. Few emperors left behind as good a reputation as did Probus. He distinguished himself as a fierce soldier and a brilliant officer under the emperors Valerian, Aurelian and Tacitus. The latter appointed him governor of the east, and upon Tacitus' death he was immediately proclaimed emperor by his troops.
He realized that idle soldiers were more likely to be swayed to rebellion than those occupied with work. Accordingly, he kept them busy even in times of relative peace, engaging them in useful public works such as planting vineyards in Gaul (the fruits of which still produce some of the fine French wines we enjoy today), Pannonia and other districts. This increase in duties proved very popular with the Roman people, but enraged the troops. In 282 CE, while urging the draining of marshes around his native Sirmium, Probus was beset by his own soldiers and slain. His death was mourned by both the Senate and the Roman people, and even his soldiers repented and raised a monument in his honour.
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• Premium Ancient Roman Antoninianus, Probus 276–282 CE
Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.
