ROMAN EMPIRE – Probus (AD 276–282) - Silvered Billon Antoninianus – Antioch Mint This impressive antoninianus was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus, one of the most capable soldier-emperors of the late 3rd century AD. Probus is celebrated for restoring stability to the Roman Empire after decades of crisis, successfully defending the frontiers against barbarian invasions and reasserting imperial authority across Gaul, the Balkans, and the East. Obverse IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Probus facing right, emphasizing his military role and imperial authority. Reverse CLEMENTIA TEMP Probus standing right, holding a parazonium, receiving Victory on a globe from Jupiter, who stands left holding a scepter. This powerful scene symbolizes divine favor, clemency, and the restoration of order (Clementia Temporum) following years of turmoil. Mint Marks: • B in field • XXI in exergue (indicating the silvered antoninianus standard) Historical Context Probus (AD 276–282) was renowned not only as a victorious general but also as a reformer. He strengthened frontier defenses, repopulated devastated provinces, and famously employed his soldiers in large-scale public works during peacetime. His reign marked a brief but significant revival of stability before the reforms of Diocletian. Specifications Material: Silvered billon Mint: Antioch Date: AD 276–282 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 3.39 g Die Axis: 5h Reference: RIC V.2, 922 Condition Good Extremely Fine (EF) condition, with attractive surviving silvering and sharply preserved details on both obverse and reverse. Provenance: My family collection , formed before 2000. Authenticity declaration is available in PDF format upon request. Remarks A historically significant antoninianus from the reign of one of Rome’s most effective late 3rd-century emperors. An excellent example for collectors interested in the Crisis of the Third Century and its recovery. Please examine the images carefully; photographs are enlarged to show details.