What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 121?

RIC V Probus 121 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.62g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 121

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 121

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.62g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and box of perfumes in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 121 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and box of perfumes in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.62g, 22mm diameter.

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 121?: RIC V Probus 121 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 121.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 121?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and box of perfumes in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 121?: RIC V Probus 121 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.62g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.