Preview
Creation Date
276–282
Geography
Minted in Rome
Culture
Roman
Medium
Copper
Dimensions
20 mm
0.12 oz. (3.45 g)
Credit Line
Gift of Brad Hostetler, 2022
Accession Number
2022.4
Condition
As of 11/8/24: The obverse of this coin is in relatively good condition, with most details of the bust and letter inscription visible. However, the bottom of the coin and very beginning and end of the letter inscriptions are blurred from wear. The reverse of this coin has been worn and is in lower relief than the obverse. The left side of the letter inscription is cut off.
Signatures, Inscriptions, and Markings
obverse: PROBVS P F AVG
reverse: SOLI INVIC TO
References
Webb, Percy H. 1968. The Roman Imperial Coinage vol. V. London: Spink and Sons, no.203, p.39.
Description
The obverse of this coin depicts a bust of Probus facing left. He is wearing a radiate diadem. In his right hand, Probus holds a scepter surmounted by an eagle.
The reverse of this coin depicts the deity Sol wearing a radiate crown. Sol stands in a chariot riding left, pulled by four horses. His right hand is raised and his left hand holds a whip and globe.
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