Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; 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#292762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, Sol standing in centre, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated 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 Sol Invictus, the Roman sun god. The coin features an image of the sun god on the obverse (front side) and the legend "SOLI INVICTO" (to the unconquered sun) on the reverse (back side). This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to symbolize the power and divinity of the Roman emperor.