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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–4.366 g;Diameter varies: 20.65–22.1 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 features the image of the sun god on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's portrait on the reverse (back side). The inscription "SOLI INVICTO" on the coin means "to the unconquered sun" in Latin, highlighting the Roman Empire's official recognition of the sun god as a symbol of power and authority.
