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© CGB
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Siscia
277 year| Billon (.050 silver) | 4.26 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 277 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.050 silver) |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#180862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Radiant Sol (the Sun), riding a quadriga galloping to the right, holding a globe in his left hand and a whip in his right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic pressures of the time, as the empire was facing inflation and a decline in the value of its currency. The use of billon, a mixture of silver and base metals, was a common practice during this period as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable to produce and circulate. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire's economy continued to struggle, and the coinage of this period is often seen as a reflection of the empire's economic instability.
