Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO 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#293137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO AVG
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Soli Invicto Augusti.
To undefeated venerable Sol.
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 promote the cult of the sun god, Sol. The coin's obverse features the radiate head of the sun god, Sol, with the legend "SOLI INVICTO AVG" meaning "to the unconquered sun" in Latin. This coin was minted in Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire.