Sol, the sun god, was known to the Romans as Sol Invictus. As the sun-god, he was the premier divinity of the empire. This silver antoninianus featuring Sol was issued during the reign of Gordian III between 238-244 A.D. The coin is set in a 14kt gold frame. Sol is holding the earth in his hand. Interestingly the festival of Sol, known at the Birthday of the Sun, was held on December 25th.
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