How do you identify RIC V Probus 106?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 106

Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 106

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VIRTVS PROBI AVG

Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI

Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 106 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Probus 106?: RIC V Probus 106 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 106.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 106?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, sometimes seen from behind or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes seen from behind, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS PROBI AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPOR FELIC or TEMPOR FELICI. Portrait type: radiate.