© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.9 g | 23.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//XXIP
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.38–5.15 g;Diameter varies: 22–25 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a solar radiate design on the reverse, which depicts the sun god Sol standing on a pedestal surrounded by rays. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's association with the sun and its role as a source of light and life. The use of solar imagery on coins became a common feature in later Roman coinage, reflecting the Empire's increasing focus on solar worship and the cult of the sun.
