Imperio romano. Lot of 3 Æ Antoniniani including Probus, Carus and Diocletian (Sin Precio de Reserva)

Coin 1:

Civilization: Roman Empire
Ruler: Probus
Mint: Serdica
Year: 277 AD
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Antoninianus
Diameter: 21.0mm
Weight: 2.69g
Reference: RIC 861, B imp left

Obverse
IMP C M AVR PROBVS PF AVG, radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding eagle-tipped sceptre

Reverse
SOLI INVICTO, Sol in spread quadriga, holding whip. Mintmark KAB

Coin 2:

Civilization: Roman Empire
Ruler: Carus
Mint: Rome
Year: ca. 282 AD
Composition: Billon
Denomination: Antoninianus
Diameter: 22.0mm
Weight: 3.11g

Obverse
IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG - Radiate, cuirassed bust right

Reverse
VIRTVS AVGG - Virtus standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear. Mintmark ΓKA.

Coin 3:

Civilization: Roman Empire
Ruler: Diocletian
Mint: Cyzicus
Year: 286 - 293 AD
Composition: Bronze
Denomination: Antoninianus
Diameter: 20.9mm
Weight: 4.0g
Reference: RIC V 306B

Obverse
IMP CC VAL DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right

Reverse
CONCORDIA MILITVM dot, Emperor standing right, holding parazonium, receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre, officina letter B in lower centre. Mintmark XXI dot.


Probus was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 276 to 282 AD, known for his military prowess and efforts to stabilize the empire during a tumultuous period. He successfully repelled various barbarian invasions, including defeating the Goths and other Germanic tribes, which helped restore Roman control over key provinces. Probus also implemented significant reforms, such as improving the infrastructure, encouraging agriculture, and promoting the economy through the production of wine and grain. He was ultimately assassinated by his own troops in 282 AD, marking the end of his efforts to secure the empire and paving the way for future challenges.

Carus was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 282 to 283 AD, remembered for his brief but militarily active reign. Rising to power after the assassination of Probus, he achieved significant victories against the Germanic tribes and Sarmatians along the Danube frontier, stabilizing the northern borders. Carus also launched a campaign against the Sassanian Empire, advancing into Mesopotamia and securing a key Roman victory. His reign was marked by a focus on military prowess and expansion, but it was cut short by his sudden death in 283 AD, traditionally attributed to a lightning strike. His sons, Carinus and Numerian, succeeded him, but their rule failed to maintain the stability Carus had begun to restore.

Diocletian was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 284 to 305 AD and is best known for his significant reforms that transformed the structure of the Roman Empire. He established the Tetrarchy, dividing the empire into four regions governed by two senior emperors (Augusti) and two junior emperors (Caesares) to improve administrative efficiency and stabilize the empire amid crisis. Diocletian also initiated the last and most severe persecution of Christians, aiming to reinforce traditional Roman religious practices. After abdicating in 305 AD, he retired to his palace in Split (modern-day Croatia), where he spent his remaining years in relative obscurity.