How do you identify RIC V Probus 125?

The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 125?

RIC V Probus 125 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.05g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Probus Antoninianus — RIC V Probus 125

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Probus 125

Ruler

Probus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD-282 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.05g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C PROBVS P F AVG

Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Probus 125 is an antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.05g.

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 125?: RIC V Probus 125 is a Silver Antoninianus of Probus (276 AD-282 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Probus 125.
How do you identify RIC V Probus 125?: The obverse depicts Bust of Probus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Probus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C PROBVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Probus 125?: RIC V Probus 125 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.05g, die axis 6 h, struck.