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Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Cyzicus
| Silver | 3.96 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 277-282 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Radiant Sol (the Sun) standing frontally in a quartered quadriga, raising his right hand and holding a whip with his left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
C M
XXIT
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the Roman emperor Probus (277-282 AD) and the inscription "SOLI INVICTO" (meaning "to the unconquered sun") on one side, and the city of Cyzicus on the other, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome. The Cyzicus mint was one of only a few provincial mints established by the Roman Empire, and it produced coins that were unique to the region. This coin, made of silver and weighing 3.96 grams, is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
