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#293700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT AVG
-/-//XXIS
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Probus (276-282 AD) on one side and Sol on the other, is notable for its unique design. The reverse side of the coin depicts Sol, the Roman god of the sun, driving a quadriga (a four-horse chariot) across the sky. This imagery symbolizes the Roman Empire's association with the power and radiance of the sun, as well as the idea of the emperor as a divine figure who brings light and prosperity to his people. The use of a quadriga on coins was a common motif during the Roman Empire, but the specific design of Sol driving a quadriga across the sky makes this coin stand out.