Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//R*Γ
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–4.366 g;Diameter varies: 20.65–22.1 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Probus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change 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. The coin's silver content also highlights the empire's increasing reliance on silver currency during this period. Despite these changes, the coin remains a valuable artifact for historians and collectors, offering insights into the economic, political, and cultural developments of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.