Probus, BI Antoninianus, Antioch Mint, 276-282 AD – Emperor and Jupiter

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Description

Roman Imperial, Probus, BI Antoninianus (billon,3.65g, 22.7mm), Antioch Mint, 276-282 AD
Obv: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right
Rev: CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing to right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter standing to left holding scepter; Δ (?)• between, XXI in exergue.
Ref: Cohen 87; RIC 921 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note: Probus reigned as Roman Emperor from AD 276 to 282. His rule is marked by military competence and efforts to stabilize the empire, particularly through defense against external threats and internal usurpers. Known for his reforms and fortification projects, Probus sought to restore stability and prosperity to a troubled empire. The coin’s iconography emphasizes the themes of clemency, divine sanction, and the emperor’s role as a world ruler. The globe handed to Probus by Jupiter signifies the universe’s dominion granted to the emperor, underscoring the divine legitimacy of his rule.