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Antoninianus - Probus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing right, holding branch in right hand and bow in left hand; treading down captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
-/-//III
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.5 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a deity on the other. In this case, the obverse (front) of the coin features a portrait of Probus, while the reverse (back) features a depiction of the sun god Sol, which is why the coin is sometimes referred to as the "Solidus Probus." This innovative design was a departure from earlier Roman coins, which typically featured images of gods or goddesses on both sides, and marked a significant shift in the way that Roman emperors were represented on coinage.
