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Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO A or SOLI INVICTO AVG; Sol
| Silver | 3.6 g | - |
| 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 | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in quadriga, left, holding whip.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO A or SOLI INVICTO AVG
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Soli Invicto Augusti.
To undefeated venerable Sol.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Probus coin is that it was issued during a time of economic reform and military campaigns. The coin's design features the Roman sun god, Sol, on the obverse, and the emperor Probus on the reverse, indicating the coin's association with the Roman Empire's official sun god and the emperor who ruled during a time of relative peace and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was used for everyday transactions and was accessible to a wide range of people in the Roman Empire.
