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#293824 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Probus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 3.5 grams, which was a significant decrease from the previous standard of 4.2 grams. This decrease in silver content was likely due to the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this decrease, the coin still maintained its value and remained a widely used form of currency throughout the empire.
