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#293127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand; value mark followed by officina letter in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
XXI P
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
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 the sun god, Sol Invictus. The coin features the image of the sun god on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's portrait on the reverse (back side). The use of the sun god's image on the coin was a way for the Roman Empire to promote the cult and reinforce the idea that the emperor was divinely appointed and had the power to bring light and prosperity to the empire.
