Antoninianus - Probus CONSERVATO 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#292702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Sol standing in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATO AVG
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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 reverse side features a depiction of the sun god Sol, which was a common motif during Probus' reign. The inclusion of the sun god on the coin symbolized the Roman Empire's association with the power and light of the sun, and was meant to convey a message of hope and renewal to the people.
