Probus, AE Antoninianus, Rome; Roma in temple
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Description
Probus (276 – 282 AD). AE Antoninianus, Rome mint. MP C M AVR PROBVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over left shoulder / ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma seated facing, head turned left, holding Victory in right hand, spear in left, within hexastyle temple; RΔ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,48 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 191 |
| Commentary: | rare; light brown patina, some roughness |
Historical Context
The belief in the eternal duration of the empire was so strong that even the Christian texts who prophecised its downfall saw it as part of the end of days.
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