Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//A
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–4.9 g;Diameter varies: 21.7–24 mm;
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 an image of the sun god on the obverse (front side) and a radiate crown on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the sun's rays. This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.9 grams. It was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
