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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//TXXI
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.1–3.94 g;Diameter varies: 21.34–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the god Sol on the obverse and the emperor Probus on the reverse, reflects the shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government that occurred during Probus' reign. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the economic and political systems of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
