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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//XXI
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.52–4.18 g;Diameter varies: 21.13–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the sun god, Sol Invictus. The coin's obverse features the image of the sun god, with the inscription "SOLI INVICTO" (To the Unconquered Sun) and the reverse features the image of the emperor, with the inscription "PROBUS AUG" (Probus, Augustus). This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.7 grams.
