Rooman imperiumi. Probus (276-282). Antoninianus Rome mint / Reverse: Sol Invictus riding a quadriga (Ei pohjahintaa)

Roman Imperial - Probus, Æ Antoninianus, AD 276-282, Rome mint
Reference: RIC V 203
Obverse: The obverse features a left-facing, radiate bust of Emperor Probus, wearing the imperial mantle, a symbol of his authority and power. He is holding a sceptre topped with an eagle, signifying his military leadership and the favour of Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods. The inscription PROBVS P F AVG (Probus Pius Felix Augustus) surrounds the portrait, indicating his full imperial title: "Probus, Dutiful and Blessed Augustus."
Reverse: The reverse depicts Sol Invictus, the unconquered sun god, a symbol of divine protection and victory. Sol is shown riding a quadriga (a four-horse chariot) to the left, holding a globe in his left hand, representing dominion over the world, and a whip in his right hand, symbolizing control and power. The inscription SOLI INVICTO ("To the Unconquered Sun") emphasizes the connection between the emperor and Sol, often seen as a divine protector of the Roman state. In the exergue, the mint mark R (thunderbolt) Γ indicates the coin was struck in Rome, with additional symbols signifying the specific workshop within the mint.
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 3.55