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#293822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a pagan deity, Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun), on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage, which had previously featured images of the Roman emperors or gods. The inclusion of Sol Invictus on the coinage was seen as a way to promote the cult of the sun god, which was popular among the Roman soldiers and citizens at the time.