Antoninianus of Probus 277 - 282

Editor: Here we have the Antoninianus of Probus, a fascinating artifact whose age is evident in its weathered texture. Given your expertise, what key symbols do you see embedded within this coin? Curator: Consider the portrait. How does it serve as an emblem of power and authority, echoing through centuries? The imagery and inscription are deliberately chosen, each element carrying historical and cultural weight. What stories do you think this coin could tell? Editor: That's a perspective shift! I hadn't considered the deliberate intent behind each marking. Curator: Indeed. Coins such as this are not just currency. They are deliberate messages, miniature monuments carrying the empire's image and ideals.