Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO COMITI AVG; Sol
| Silver | 4.8 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 | 4.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO COMITI AVG
Translation:
Soli Invicto Comiti Augusti.
To undefeated Sol, the companion of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the god Sol on the obverse and the emperor Probus on the reverse, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived during this period.
