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#293403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//R*ς
Translation: To the invincible 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 was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured the emperor's image alone, and it reflects the growing influence of eastern religions and mysticism in the Roman Empire during that time.
