© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Probus ORIENS AVGVSTI; Sol
| Gold | 6.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Probus (Marcus Aurelius Probus) (276-282) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276-282 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVGVSTI
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Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Probus (ORIENS AVGVSTI; Sol) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Oriental influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman emperor Probus, while the reverse side features a personification of the sun god Sol, who was worshipped in the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse nature of the Roman Empire at the time and highlights the importance of cultural exchange and exchange in shaping the empire's art and culture.
