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#293898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga, holding whip.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the god Sol on the obverse and the emperor Probus on the reverse, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. Despite the challenges of the time, the Antoninianus - Probus coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire, a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
