Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 108

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 108

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand

Reverse

TEMPOR FELICIT

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

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 108 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 108?: RIC V Probus 108 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 108.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPOR FELICIT. Portrait type: radiate.