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Antoninanus - Probus SOLI INVICTO
| Silver | 4.34 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278-281 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.34 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#61133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sol in quadriga riding left, holding globe and whip.
In exergue, five signs between mint and officina marks: thunderbolt = Ж, crescent with dot above or not = U ou Ů, wreath = Ω, star = ⭑.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
RЖB
Translation:
Soli Invicto
(Sol the Invincible)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninanus - Probus coin is that it features the Roman god Sol Invictus (Unconquered Sun) on the reverse side, which was a popular deity during the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's unconquerable power and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Probus.
