Aureus - Probus SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#293185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Sol, radiate, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Translation:
Soli Invicto Comiti.
To undefeated Sol, the companion.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Probus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Probus (276-282 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and agricultural reforms. The coin's obverse features the image of the sun god Sol, which was a common motif during Probus' reign, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of civil wars and external threats. The coin's reverse features the legend "SOLI INVICTO COMITI," which translates to "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion." This legend highlights the Roman Empire's association of the sun with the idea of invincibility and the emperor's role as the protector of the empire.