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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 5.3 g | 19 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 | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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(winged thunderbolt)Γ
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.71–22 g;Diameter varies: 2.89–22.5 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 Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a solar radiate design on the reverse, which is why it's also known as the "Sol" coin. This design change was a significant departure from the traditional designs of Roman coins, which usually featured images of gods, emperors, or other symbols of power. The use of the solar radiate design on the Antoninianus coin may have been intended to promote the idea of the emperor as a divine ruler, or to emphasize the connection between the Roman Empire and the power of the sun.
