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#293138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO AVG
-/-//XXIVI
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 Sol, while the reverse depicts the emperor Probus standing left, holding a globe and a scepter, with the legend "SOLI INVICTO AVG" (To the Unconquered Sun Emperor). This coin was minted in Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire.