© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in chariot riding left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
-/-//R*B
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.08–4.45 g;Diameter varies: 19.6–24.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a pagan deity, Sol Invictus, on its reverse side. Sol Invictus, which means "Unconquered Sun," was a popular deity in the Roman Empire and was often associated with the emperor's divine right to rule. The inclusion of Sol Invictus on the coinage was seen as a way to promote the emperor's authority and legitimacy, and it marked a significant shift in Roman coinage design, which had previously featured mostly mythological figures and personifications of abstract concepts.
