Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.12 g | 23.30 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 | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 23.30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//R*ς
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the sun god Sol, who was worshipped as the protector of the empire. This design change marked a significant shift in Roman coinage, as it moved away from the traditional depiction of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath and towards a more symbolic and abstract representation of imperial power.
