Antoninianus - Probus CONSERVAT AVG; Sol
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Sol standing in centre, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT AVG
-/-//BXXI
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Goths. The coin's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and the personification of the Sun god, Sol, on the other, symbolizing the empire's triumph over the barbarian tribes.