How do you identify RIC V Probus 112?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 112

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 112

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 112 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield.

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 112?: RIC V Probus 112 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 112.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 112?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Probus, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle in right hand with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.