Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284

Catalog Reference

RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIVO CLAVDIO

Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Pietas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284?: RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284.
How do you identify RIC V Claudius Gothicus 284?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius Gothicus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.