Probus AD 276-282. Antioch
Antoninianus Æ silvered

23 mm, 4,32 g

IMP CM AVR PROBVS PF AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right / RESTITVT ORBIS, female standing right, presenting wreath to emperor standing left, holding globe and sceptre. Epsilon in lower centre. Mintmark XXI.

Nearly Extremely Fine

RIC V-2 Antioch 925; Sear 12021.

Probus was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 276 to 282. He was born in AD 232 in Sirmium (modern-day Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia). Probus rose through the ranks of the Roman army and became a successful military commander before being proclaimed emperor by his troops after the assassination of Emperor Tacitus. During his reign, Probus undertook various military campaigns to restore the Roman Empire's territorial integrity and strength. He defeated invading Germanic tribes and reconquered several territories from the Gallic Empire. Probus was known for his efforts to improve the economy and promote agricultural development by encouraging the cultivation of wastelands. Despite his achievements, Probus faced internal challenges, including revolts by disgruntled soldiers. In AD 282, he was assassinated by his own troops during a mutiny in Sirmium. Probus' reign is remembered for his military successes and reforms, though his assassination marked the end of a period of relative stability in the Roman Empire and contributed to the continued instability during the "Crisis of the Third Century."