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Antoninianus - Probus SOLI INVICTO; Sol
| Silver | 3.9 g | 23 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 | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#294719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, in spread quadriga riding left, raising right hand and holding globe in right hand and whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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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 portrait. This crown was a symbol of the emperor's divine nature and was meant to emphasize his connection to the sun god, Sol, who was also depicted on the coin. This feature was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors wearing a laurel wreath, and it signaled a shift in the imperial ideology of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
